Definition
被迫 (bèi pò) is a passive verb meaning 'to be forced/compelled' — it always describes the subject being acted upon, unlike the active verbs 逼, 强迫, 逼迫, 迫使, and 强制, which mean 'to force someone else'. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts, often followed by a verb phrase.
verb
to be forcedto be compelled
Examples
- 被迫。Tā bèi pò cízhí le.He was forced to resign.
- 被迫。Tā bèi pò zuò chū le zhège juédìng.She was forced to make this decision.
- 被迫。Wǒmen bèi pò zài yǔ zhōng děngdài.We were forced to wait in the rain.
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