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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
强制qiángzhìto enforceHSK 7, v, 20 strokes, rank #6877, Very Hard
强制qiángzhìenforcementHSK 7, v, 20 strokes, rank #6877, Very Hard
强制qiángzhìforciblyHSK 7, v, 20 strokes, rank #6877, Very Hard
强制qiángzhìcompulsoryHSK 7, v, 20 strokes, rank #6877, Very Hard
qiángzhì(qiang2zhi4)qiang zhi T2
  1. 1to enforce
  2. 2enforcement
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March 24, 2026

强制(強制)qiángzhì(qiang2zhi4)

强制 (qiángzhì) means to enforce or compel someone to do something, often through authority or power. It is commonly used in legal and formal contexts, such as laws, regulations, and organizational rules where compliance is mandatory.

Strokes20Frequency#6877DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese governance, 强制 often reflects the approach to law enforcement where compliance is crucial for social order, highlighting a cultural emphasis on collective responsibility over individual autonomy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong (强) person (force) standing over an individual, compelling them to comply with a set of rules (制). The strong person’s authoritative presence is a vivid reminder of the enforcement aspect of the word.

Meanings of 强制

qiángzhì(qiang2zhi4)
1to enforce
2enforcement
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About 强制

强制Simplified
強制Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6877Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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强迫 (qiǎngpò) - use 强制 when emphasizing legal or formal authority; use 强迫 for more general coercion or pressure.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 强制 with similar terms like 强调 (qiángdiào, emphasize) as they have different meanings. This term is generally formal and used in contexts involving law or regulations, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 强制 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to authority and compliance, such as 法律 (fǎlǜ, law) and 规定 (guīdìng, regulation). Focus on understanding its use in different contexts to enhance your comprehension and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes misuse 强制 in informal contexts, such as saying 强制我去 (qiángzhì wǒ qù, force me to go) when it would be more appropriate to use a softer term like 叫 (jiào, ask). Always consider the formality of your context.

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Component Characters

强jiàngstubborn
HSK 412 strokes弓
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制zhìsystem
HSK 68 strokes刂
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How to say to enforce in Chinese

“to enforce” in Chinese is强制qiángzhì

强制 (qiángzhì) means to enforce or compel someone to do something, often through authority or power. It is commonly used in legal and formal contexts, such as laws, regulations, and organizational rules where compliance is mandatory.

When to use 强制

Be careful not to confuse 强制 with similar terms like 强调 (qiángdiào, emphasize) as they have different meanings. This term is generally formal and used in contexts involving law or regulations, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

强制 or something close to it

强迫 (qiǎngpò) - use 强制 when emphasizing legal or formal authority; use 强迫 for more general coercion or pressure.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes misuse 强制 in informal contexts, such as saying 强制我去 (qiángzhì wǒ qù, force me to go) when it would be more appropriate to use a softer term like 叫 (jiào, ask). Always consider the formality of your context.

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Grammar Patterns of 强制

强制 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 4 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.

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他们被指控隐瞒信息和____交易。

They have been accused of secrecy and high-handedness in their dealings.

Example Sentences for 强制 (3)

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他们被指控隐瞒信息和强制交易。

tā mén bèi zhǐ kòng yǐn mán xìn xī hé qiáng zhì jiāo yì。

They have been accused of secrecy and high-handedness in their dealings.
2
所有骑摩托车的人都必须戴头盔,这是强制性的。

suǒ yǒu qí mó tuō chē de rén dū bì xū dài tóu kuī, , zhè shì qiáng zhì xìng。

It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
3
同一株树上的花结构不同, 因而闭花受精是强制实现的.

tóng yī zhū shù shàng de huā jié gòu bù tóng, , yīn ér bì huā shòu jīng shì qiáng zhì shí xiàn.

The flower structure in one tree was different, enforcing cleistogamy.

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Generally, no. It is more appropriate in formal or legal contexts.

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