强制

強制

qiángzhì

verb HSK 7 #6,877

Meanings

1 to compel
2 to force
3 compulsory
4 mandatory

Characters

forceful; strong

control; regulate

Literally 'forcefully control'

Examples

法律强制所有人都要纳税。

Fǎlǜ qiángzhì suǒyǒu rén dōu yào nàshuì.

The law compels everyone to pay taxes.

这是一项强制性的规定。

Zhè shì yī xiàng qiángzhìxìng de guīdìng.

This is a mandatory regulation.

Tips

grammar

强制 can be used as a verb (强制执行 enforce compulsorily) or as an adjective with 性: 强制性 (mandatory/compulsory). 强制性教育 = compulsory education.

Stroke Order

强 qiáng

制 zhì