Usage of 迫使
The verb 迫使 means "to force" or "to compel" someone to do something, often under pressure or coercion. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or legal language.
Common contexts
It frequently appears when describing situations where external circumstances or authority compel a person or group to take an action they might not otherwise choose, such as economic hardship, legal requirements, or coercion.
Collocations and patterns
- 迫使 + someone + verb: to force someone to do something.
- 被迫使 + verb: passive form indicating someone was forced.
Nuance
Using 迫使 implies a strong external pressure or necessity, often with a negative connotation. It differs from similar verbs like 强迫 (qiǎngpò), which can imply more direct or physical coercion.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 迫使 with 使, which simply means "to make" or "to cause" without the strong coercive sense.