强制 (qiáng zhì) — to force, to compel
Definition
强制 (qiángzhì) is a transitive verb meaning to compel by authority or power, often in legal or institutional contexts (e.g. government, company). Stronger and more formal than 强迫, which implies personal pressure.
verb
to forceto compel
Examples
- 强制。Zhèng fǔ bù néng qiáng zhì rén mín zuò bú yuàn yì zuò de shì.The government cannot force people to do things they are unwilling to do.
- 强制。Gōng sī qiáng zhì yuán gōng jiā bān shì wéi fǎ de.It is illegal for a company to force employees to work overtime.
- 强制。Tā qiáng zhì zì jǐ měi tiān xué xí liù gè xiǎo shí.He forces himself to study six hours every day.
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