No. 4,348 in Chinese
强迫
"强迫" means "to force" or "to compel."
In a sentence
他总是强迫自己在工作中追求完美。
He always forces himself to strive for perfection in his work.
In this sentence, '强迫' is used to describe self-imposition, where one makes themselves do something regardless of difficulty or willingness.
孩子们有时会觉得学校的规则是在强迫他们做事。
Children sometimes feel that school rules are forcing them to do things.
Here, '强迫' refers to external imposition where rules or authorities compel individuals to act against their personal wishes.
他强迫别人接受自己的观点，这种行为并不被大家认同。
He forces others to accept his opinions, and such behavior is not recognized by everyone.
In this instance, '强迫' is used in interpersonal contexts, denoting coercion where one enforces actions or beliefs on others.
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