Definition
逼迫 (bī pò) is a formal, emphatic verb meaning 'to force, compel, coerce' — it often implies heavy pressure or coercion that the subject cannot resist. It is more intense and literary than its one-character sibling 逼 (bī), and tends to describe pressure from circumstances or authority, whereas 强迫 (qiǎng pò) emphasizes direct force. The passive counterpart 被迫 (bèi pò) means 'to be forced'.
verb
to forcecompelcoerce
Examples
- 逼迫。Bú yào bī pò tā zuò tā bú yuànyi zuò de shìqing.Don't force him to do things he doesn't want to do.
- 逼迫。Tāmen bī pò wǒ qiān le nà fèn hétong.They forced me to sign that contract.
- ，逼迫。Zài jùdà de yālì xià, huánjìng bī pò tā chéngrèn le cuòwù.Under great pressure, the circumstances forced him to admit his mistake.
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