cưỡng bức
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ ʔɓɨk̚˧˦]Huế [kɨəŋ˧˨ ʔɓɨk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓɨk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cưỡng bức means to force; to compel.
Chinese characters: 強逼
Meanings of cưỡng bức in English
Verb
- to force; to compel
- euphemistic to sexually assault
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 強逼, composed of 強 and 逼.
Frequently asked questions
What does cưỡng bức mean in English?
cưỡng bức (verb) means "to force; to compel".
How do you pronounce cưỡng bức?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ ʔɓɨk̚˧˦]; Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓɨk̚˦˥]. Tones: cưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), bức — rising tone (sắc).
Is cưỡng bức a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cưỡng bức is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 強逼.