verb HSK 5
to force · to compel · to coerce
Meaning
迫使 means to force or compel someone to do something, often through pressure, circumstances, or necessity. It emphasizes an external force that leaves the subject with no choice but to act in a certain way.
Usage
迫使 is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe situations where external factors, pressure, or circumstances force a person or entity to take action. It often appears in news reports, academic writing, and formal discussions. The structure is typically 迫使 + object + verb phrase.
Examples
- 01经济危机迫使公司裁员。.The economic crisis forced the company to lay off employees.
- 02恶劣的天气迫使我们取消了旅行计划。.The bad weather forced us to cancel our travel plans.
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Common collocations
- 迫使...采取...to force ... to adopt/take
- 迫使某人做某事to force someone to do something
- 被迫使to be forced to
Antonyms
Origin
迫 originally meant 'to press close' or 'urgent pressure,' while 使 means 'to cause' or 'to make.' Together they form a compound meaning 'to cause through pressure' or 'to force into action.'