强制

qiáng zhì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to force; to compel; to coerce
2. forced; compulsory
3. Taiwan pr. [qiǎng zhì]

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自愿 zì yuàn 自愿 zì yuàn voluntary Voluntary versus forced action: voluntary

Related words

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• 强迫 qiǎng pò 强迫 qiǎng pò to compel Similar meaning but often used for psychological compulsion: to compel

Synonyms

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• 逼迫 bī pò 逼迫 bī pò to force Using pressure to make someone do something: to force

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with verbs like 执行 (zhíxíng, enforce) as in 强制执行 (enforce). Often found in legal contexts.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 强制 (qiángzhì) with 强迫 (qiǎngpò). 强制 implies institutional enforcement, while 强迫 often describes personal coercion.

Example Sentences

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这个规定是 强制 执行的。

This regulation is enforced mandatorily.

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Child Words of 强制

• 强 强 jiàng: stubborn
• 强 强 qiáng: strong
• 强 强 qiǎng: to force
• 制 制 zhì: to manufacture