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The word "强迫" is formed by combining the character "强", meaning strong or forceful, with the character "迫", meaning to compel or press. This creates a compound verb where "强" modifies the manner of compulsion by emphasizing strength or intensity, and "迫" provides the core meaning of forcing or pressuring, together denoting the act of coercing someone through forceful means.

Example Sentences Hide

爸爸强迫我早睡。

Bàba qiǎngpò wǒ zǎo shuì.

English translation: Dad forces me to sleep early.

老师强迫学生完成作业。

Lǎoshī qiǎngpò xuéshēng wánchéng zuòyè.

English translation: The teacher forces the students to complete their homework.

尽管不愿意，他还是强迫自己学习。

Jǐnguǎn bù yuànyì, tā háishì qiǎngpò zìjǐ xuéxí.

English translation: Although unwilling, he still forced himself to study.

法律不能强迫公民放弃自己的权利。

Fǎlǜ bù néng qiǎngpò gōngmín fàngqì zìjǐ de quánlì.

English translation: The law cannot force citizens to give up their rights.

强迫症患者常常强迫自己重复某些行为。

Qiǎngpòzhèng huànzhě chángcháng qiǎngpò zìjǐ chóngfù mǒuxiē xíngwéi.

English translation: Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder often force themselves to repeat certain behaviors.

Word Definition - 强迫

qiǎng pò to compel; to force

Individual Character Details

强 qiáng, jiàng, qiáng, qiǎng, jiàng, qiáng, qiǎng
迫 pò, pǎi, pò