敀 (pò) - To press & to force

敀Tone 4

pò ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

敀 · pò

To press;

to force;

to compel;

to be urgent;

to be in a hurry.

To pressto forceto compel

Usage highlights

Urgent pressureCompelled by circumstancesUrgent needForced to actHasty actionCompelling force

Synonyms

  • 迫— to force; to compel
  • 逼— to press; to force
  • 强— to compel; to force

Antonyms

  • 愿— willing; voluntary
  • 自— self-initiated; voluntary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The situation is urgent (敀迫).
  • He was compelled to leave (敀不得已).
  • The work requires haste (敀需完成).

Collocations

  • Urgent pressure(敀迫)
  • Compelled by circumstances(敀不得已)
  • Urgent need(敀需)
  • Forced to act(敀使)
  • Hasty action(敀行)
  • Compelling force(敀力)

Idioms

  • Compelled by circumstances(敀不得已)
  • Acting under pressure(敀而行之)
  • Forced by the situation(形势所敀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • It carries connotations of external pressure and necessity rather than voluntary action.
  • In historical contexts, it often described situations where one had no choice but to act.

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