HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1122, Hard
逼
bī
to press on towards
HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1122, Hard
逼
bī
to press up to
HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1122, Hard
逼
bī
to close in on
HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1122, Hard
逼
bī
used in the place of 屄[bi1], cunt
HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #1122, Hard
bī(bi1) T1
1to compel
2to pressure
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March 24, 2026
逼(偪)bī(bi1)
The character 逼 (bī) primarily means to compel or pressure someone into a certain action. It can also refer to bothering or forcing someone in various contexts, particularly in social or relational situations. This term may carry a negative connotation, suggesting unwanted pressure or coercion.
Strokes12Radical辶Frequency#1122DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of saving face is crucial, making the use of 逼 particularly sensitive. Pressuring someone can not only affect their decision but also harm social relationships, highlighting the importance of indirect communication.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone pushing you into a corner until you have no choice but to act. The character 逼 looks like a person (the left radical) being pressed by an invisible wall (the right radical), symbolizing the act of being compelled.
Meanings of 逼
bī(bi1)
1to compel
2to pressure
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About 逼
逼Simplified
偪Traditional
12Strokes
辶Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1122Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 逼
Quick Contrast
逼 (bī) vs 催 (cuī) — use 逼 when emphasizing unwanted pressure, while 催 focuses on urging or reminding someone to do something.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the context in which you use 逼, as it can sound aggressive or confrontational. It is often used in informal settings, but using it in formal discourse may come off as rude. Common collocations include phrases like 逼迫 (bī pò, to compel) and 逼问 (bī wèn, to press for answers).
HSK Study Tips
While 逼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to social interactions and emotions. Focus on recognizing its nuances in pressure-related contexts, and how it contrasts with softer terms used in persuasion.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 逼 with similar-sounding words like 鼻 (bí, nose) or 逼近 (bījìn, to approach), leading to misunderstandings. Remember, 逼 specifically indicates pressure or compulsion.
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Pronunciation of 逼
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Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 畐 represents the sound. Simplified form of 偪.
1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
2The sound half畐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywalk
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 逼?
Decomposition of 逼
IDS Structure⿺辶畐
逼Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
畐fu2
inner
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 逼?
How to say to compel in Chinese
“to compel” in Chinese is逼bī
The character 逼 (bī) primarily means to compel or pressure someone into a certain action. It can also refer to bothering or forcing someone in various contexts, particularly in social or relational situations. This term may carry a negative connotation, suggesting unwanted pressure or coercion.
When to use 逼
Be cautious of the context in which you use 逼, as it can sound aggressive or confrontational. It is often used in informal settings, but using it in formal discourse may come off as rude. Common collocations include phrases like 逼迫 (bī pò, to compel) and 逼问 (bī wèn, to press for answers).
逼 or something close to it
逼 (bī) vs 催 (cuī) — use 逼 when emphasizing unwanted pressure, while 催 focuses on urging or reminding someone to do something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 逼 with similar-sounding words like 鼻 (bí, nose) or 逼近 (bījìn, to approach), leading to misunderstandings. Remember, 逼 specifically indicates pressure or compulsion.
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逼
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Grammar Patterns of 逼
逼 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他咄咄____人地强迫你了解他的看法。
His relentless aggression bludgeons you into seeing his point.
Example Sentences for 逼 (10)
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他咄咄逼人地强迫你了解他的看法。
tā duō duō bī rén dì qiáng pò nǐ le jiě tā de kàn fǎ。
His relentless aggression bludgeons you into seeing his point.
