hip6挾挟
Jyutpinghip6
Yalehihp
Definition
To coerce, threaten, or force someone using power or violence.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of holding someone under duress, this word often implies a sense of physical restraint or pinning someone down. It carries a strong connotation of lack of consent and aggressive imposition of will. When used in social contexts, it describes situations where someone is being pressured into a decision they are uncomfortable with.
Examples
He is holding the child by force and won't let him leave.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the homophone 夾, which is used for picking up food with chopsticks or being caught between two things. While 挾 implies force or coercion, 夾 is neutral or describes a physical position.
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Grammar guides
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