按

àn
Dictionary entry
to press

What does 按 mean?

按 (àn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to press
2to push
3to leave aside or shelve
4to control
5to restrain
6to keep one's hand on
7to check or refer to
8according to
9in the light of
10(of an editor or author) to make a comment

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How to pronounce 按

按
àn
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