强迫 qiǎngpò to compel
to compel; to force
How to remember 强迫: 强 strong + 迫 to compel = to compel.
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How it is used
- To force / coerce someone to do something (note reading qiǎng): 强迫他签字 (qiǎngpò tā qiānzì) to force him to sign, 强迫症 (OCD).
- Implies compulsion against someone's will.
- Compare 逼迫 (bīpò, to press/pressure); 强迫 is direct forcing. Also the fixed medical term 强迫症.
Example sentences
- 他强迫她坐下。 Tā qiǎngpò tā zuòxià.He forced her to sit down.
- 军队强迫他辞职。 Jūnduì qiǎngpò tā cízhí.The army forced him to resign.