koeng5 zai3強制强制
Jyutpingkoeng5 zai3
Yalekéuhng jai
Definition
To force, compel, or enforce something regardless of a person's wishes.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or legal contexts, this term implies an external authority overriding personal choice. While it sounds serious, it frequently appears in everyday discussions about government policies, school requirements, or workplace regulations.
Examples
The government enforced that citizens must wear masks.
This is a compulsory course, you cannot skip it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 逼, which is a much more common, informal verb used for personal pressure or coercion between individuals.
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