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Description

“迫”常用来说“逼近”或“紧张、着急”的感觉。

"迫" is commonly used to express the feeling of "approaching" or "tension, urgency."

它很少单独用,大多出现在“迫害”“压迫”“迫切”这样的词里。

It is rarely used alone and mostly appears in words like "迫害" (persecution), "压迫" (oppression), and "迫切" (urgent).

Meanings

to force; to compel; to press

他被迫离开了家。

He was forced to leave home.

pressing; urgent; imminent

时间很紧迫,我们得快点。

Time is pressing; we must hurry.

to approach; to draw near

敌人一步步迫近城门。

The enemy is advancing step by step toward the city gate.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    rarely stands alone; mostly appears in compounds like 迫切, 压迫, 被迫.

  • Etymology

    combines 辶 (movement) with a phonetic element, giving the sense of pressing closer.

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