The word **逼迫** is a compound formed by combining two separate but synonymous characters, **逼** and **迫**, each carrying a core meaning related to applying pressure or force. **逼** (bī) primarily means "to compel," "to press," or "to force," often implying a direct, close pressure. **迫** (pò) similarly means "to force," "to coerce," or "to pressure," with a nuance of urgency or being driven into a corner. When combined into the disyllabic word **逼迫** (bīpò), they create a reinforced, more emphatic meaning than either character alone, specifically denoting the act of "forcing," "compelling," or "pressuring" someone to do something against their will, often through oppressive or coercive means. This structure exemplifies a common pattern in Chinese vocabulary where two characters with similar meanings are paired to form a single, more expressive lexical unit.