cưỡng chế
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕe˧˦]Huế [kɨəŋ˧˨ t͡ɕej˨˩˦]Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩˦ cej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 強制 (強 “to force” + 制 “to restrict; to limit; to control”)
Meanings of cưỡng chế in English
Verb
- to compel an individual or organization to comply to the authority of the government
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 強制, composed of 強 (“to force”) and 制 (“to restrict; to limit; to control”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce cưỡng chế?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕe˧˦]; Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩˦ cej˦˥]. Tones: cưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), chế — rising tone (sắc).
Is cưỡng chế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cưỡng chế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 強制.