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按

àn

1. preposition according to (introduces the standard or rule followed)

   请按要求填写表格。

   Qǐng àn yāoqiú tiánxiě biǎogé.

   Please fill out the form as required.

2. verb to press (with the hand)

   请按一下门铃。

   Qǐng àn yīxià ménlíng.

   Please press the doorbell.

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