迮 (zé) - To press & to force

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zé ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

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迮 · zé

To press;

to force;

narrow;

cramped;

a surname;

also used in historical contexts.

To pressto forcenarrow

Usage highlights

Narrow and crampedTo press urgentlySurname ZéForced migrationCrowded and confined

Synonyms

  • 窄— narrow
  • 迫— to force; to press
  • 压— to press; to compress

Antonyms

  • 宽— wide; broad
  • 松— loose; relaxed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room is narrow and cramped (房间迮狭).
  • He forced himself to finish the task (他迮促自己完成任务).
  • This is an uncommon surname (这是一个罕见的姓氏迮).

Collocations

  • Narrow and cramped(迮狭)
  • To press urgently(迮促)
  • Surname Zé(姓氏迮)
  • Forced migration(迮迁)
  • Crowded and confined(迮隘)

Idioms

  • Forced by circumstances(形势所迮)
  • Narrow path(迮径)
  • Pressed for time(时势迮促)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically to describe confined spaces or forced situations.
  • Appears as a rare surname in Chinese communities.

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