逼
force; coerce; approach; narrow
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
force; coerce; threaten
Used for both physical and mental pressure, applies to people, situations, and natural phenomena.
The bad guys forced him to hand over his wallet.
The biting cold is oppressive, he quickly wrapped his coat tighter.
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The severe situation forces us to take action immediately.
Forced by life, she had to take two part-time jobs.
The boss forced employees to work overtime to finish the project.
verb
demand by force; extort
Specifically refers to forcing someone to pay debts or rent.
In the old society, landlords often forced tenant farmers to pay rent.
Loan sharks forced debtors to repay their debts as soon as possible.
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Debt collection companies have been accused of coercing debtors to repay money.
He was pressured to repay gambling debts because he couldn't pay them off.
The landlord's calls demanding rent made him sleepless all night.
verb
approach; get close to
formalDescribes physical proximity, often used in formal or literary contexts.
The police approached the suspect to make an arrest.
He leaned close to the window to see what was happening outside clearly.
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As he approached the finish line, he suddenly accelerated to pass his opponent.
The enemy is approaching our position, we must prepare for defense.
Nightfall is approaching, we should pack up and prepare to return.
adjective
narrow; cramped
literaryOnly used in literary or formal written Chinese, most commonly in the fixed phrase 逼仄.
This alley is very narrow, only one person can pass through at a time.
The hallway of the old house is narrow and damp, making people feel depressed.
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He lives in a narrow rental room, working hard for his dream.
Ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River often have narrow stone paths.
This narrow space has been transformed into a cozy small study.