血压 (xuèyā)

血压 refers to the pressure of blood as it flows through the arteries. It is an important medical term used in health check-ups and discussions about cardiovascular health.

Meanings

[noun] blood pressure; the force exerted by blood against artery walls

Example Sentences

他的血压有点高，医生让他少吃盐。 Tā de xuèyā yǒudiǎn gāo, yīshēng ràng tā shǎo chī yán. His blood pressure is a bit high, so the doctor told him to eat less salt.

量血压是体检的基本项目之一。 Liáng xuèyā shì tǐjiǎn de jīběn xiàngmù zhī yī. Measuring blood pressure is one of the basic items in a physical exam.

老年人应该定期检查血压。 Lǎonián rén yīnggāi dìngqī jiǎnchá xuèyā. Elderly people should regularly check their blood pressure.

压力太大会导致血压升高。 Yālì tài dà huì dǎozhì xuèyā shēnggāo. Too much stress can cause blood pressure to rise.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
量血压	to measure blood pressure
高血压	high blood pressure; hypertension
低血压	low blood pressure; hypotension
血压升高	blood pressure rises

Usage Notes

血压 is a common medical noun. 高血压 (gāo xuèyā, hypertension) and 低血压 (dī xuèyā, hypotension) are very frequently used compound terms. The verb used with 血压 for measuring is 量 (liáng) or 测 (cè), not 看 (kàn). Regular check-ups (定期检查) and blood pressure monitoring are common topics in health discussions at the B1 level.

Memory Hook

血 (blood) + 压 (pressure) — blood pressure is literally the "pressure of blood." Simple and direct.