qiú
訄
force; vigorous; robust
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to force; to compel; to coerce
archaicArchaic literary usage found in classical texts. Typically used to describe external pressure or coercion.
Dí敌
jūn军
qiú遒
xiáng降
，
bù不
xiáng降
zhě者
zhǎn斩
。
The enemy forces us to surrender, and those who refuse will be executed.
Shí时
shì势
qiú遒
rén人
，
bù不
dé得
bù不
qū屈
cóng从
。
The times compelled him, leaving him no choice but to submit.
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Qiú遒
pò迫
zhī之
jìng境
，
jìn进
tuì退
liǎng两
nán难
。
In such coercive circumstances, one finds it difficult to either advance or retreat.
adjective
vigorous; forceful; robust; strong
literaryCommonly used in literary descriptions of calligraphy, painting, or physical vitality. Often appears in the compound 遒劲.
Zhè这
wèi位
shū书
fǎ法
jiā家
de的
zì字
jì迹
qiú遒
jìng劲
yǒu有
lì力
。
This calligrapher's writing is vigorous and forceful.
Sōng松
shù树
de的
zhī枝
gàn干
xiǎn显
de得
cāng苍
jìng劲
qiú遒
jiàn健
。
The pine tree's branches appear vigorous and robust.
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Tā他
de的
bǐ笔
lì力
fēi非
cháng常
qiú遒
jìng劲
。
His brushwork is extremely forceful.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
xiàn线
tiáo条
qiú遒
jìng劲
tǐng挺
bá拔
。
The lines in this painting are vigorous and upright.