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窘迫 (jiǒng pò) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

窘迫 (jiǒng pò) is a Chinese word: distressed, embarrassed, in a difficult situation. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 窘迫

形 xíng adjective

distressed, embarrassed, in a difficult situation

由于失业，他的生活变得窘迫。

yóu yú shī yè tā de shēng huó biàn de jiǒng pò

Due to unemployment, his life became distressed.

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Word breakdown

窘 jiǒng — embarrassed, distressed, in a difficult position

迫 pò — pressed, urgent, under pressure

Words with this character (11)
  • 1 强迫 qiǎng pò — to force HSK 6
    • 强 force, compel
    • 迫 press, compel
    Example

    我们不能强迫别人接受我们的意见。

    wǒ men bù néng qiǎng pò bié rén jiē shòu wǒ men de yì jiàn

    We cannot force others to accept our opinions.

  • 2 被迫 bèi pò — to be forced HSK 6
    • 被 passive marker indicating the subject receives the action
    • 迫 to force, to compel, to coerce
    Example

    他被迫离开了家乡。

    tā bèi pò lí kāi le jiā xiāng

    He was forced to leave his hometown.

  • 3 迫切 pò qiè — urgent HSK 6
    • 迫 pressing, urgent (conveys pressure and compulsion)
    • 切 close, pressing (intensifies the sense of urgency)
    Example

    我们迫切需要解决这个问题。

    wǒ men pò qiè xū yào jiě jué zhè ge wèn tí

    We urgently need to solve this problem.

  • 4 从容不迫 cóng róng bù pò — calm and unhurried HSK 7
    • 从 following, going with the flow
    • 容 ease, composure, calmness
    • 不 not (negation)
    • 迫 pressed, hurried, urgent
    Example

    面对突发状况，他从容不迫地处理问题。

    miàn duì tū fā zhuàng kuàng tā cóng róng bù pò de chǔ lǐ wèn tí

    Facing the sudden situation, he handled the problem calmly and unhurriedly.

  • 5 压迫 yā pò — to oppress HSK 7
    • 压 pressure, to press down
    • 迫 to force, to compel
    Example

    不公正的制度压迫着穷人。

    bù gōng zhèng de zhì dù yā pò zhe qióng rén

    The unjust system oppresses the poor.

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  • 6 急迫 jí pò — urgent HSK 7
    • 急 urgent, hurried
    • 迫 pressing, compelling
    Example

    情况很急迫，我们必须马上行动。

    qíng kuàng hěn jí pò wǒ men bì xū mǎ shàng xíng dòng

    The situation is urgent, we must act immediately.

  • 7 紧迫 jǐn pò — urgent HSK 7
    • 紧 tight, tense (conveys constraint and tension)
    • 迫 pressing, compelling (conveys pressure and immediacy)
    Example

    时间很紧迫，我们必须快点。

    shí jiān hěn jǐn pò wǒ men bì xū kuài diǎn

    Time is urgent, we must hurry.

  • 8 迫不及待 pò bù jí dài — can't wait HSK 7
    • 迫 urgent, pressed
    • 不 not, cannot
    • 及 reach, in time
    • 待 wait
    Example

    他迫不及待地打开了礼物。

    tā pò bù jí dài de dǎ kāi le lǐ wù

    He couldn't wait to open the gift.

  • 9 迫使 pò shǐ — to force, to compel HSK 7
    • 迫 force, pressure, urgency
    • 使 to cause, to make
    Example

    经济危机迫使公司裁员。

    jīng jì wēi jī pò shǐ gōng sī cái yuán

    The economic crisis forced the company to lay off workers.

  • 10 迫害 pò hài — persecute HSK 7
    • 迫 force, compel, press
    • 害 harm, damage, injure
    Example

    他们因为宗教信仰而受到迫害。

    tā men yīn wèi zōng jiào xìn yǎng ér shòu dào pò hài

    They were persecuted because of their religious beliefs.

  • 11 逼迫 bī pò — to force, to compel, to coerce HSK 7
    • 逼 to press, to force (primary action of applying pressure)
    • 迫 to compel, urgent (reinforces the intensity of coercion)
    Example

    生活的压力逼迫他做出这个选择。

    shēng huó de yā lì bī pò tā zuò chū zhè ge xuǎn zé

    The pressure of life forced him to make this choice.

Structure & writing
1 窘 jiǒng — destitute; impoverished

窘 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 穴 xué — cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure
穴 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
穿 chuān to pierce; to penetrate through
HSK 3
空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
究 jiū to investigate thoroughly; to trace 窗 chuāng window (opening in a wall for air and light)
HSK 5
穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 窄 zhǎi narrow; not wide (opposite of 宽)
HSK 6
挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.)
HSK 7
帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 窃 qiè to steal; to pilfer 窍 qiào hole or orifice, esp. of the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose 窑 yáo kiln for firing bricks, tiles, or ceramics 窒 zhì to obstruct; to choke; to suffocate
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窘 jiǒng destitute; impoverished 窜 cuàn to flee in disorder; to scurry about (of bandits, enemy troops, animals, etc.) 窝 wō nest or den of birds, animals, or insects 窟 kū cave; cavern 窥 kuī to peep; to spy on secretly 窿 long (dial.) coal mine tunnel 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space)
1.2 君 jūn — monarch; sovereign
君 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 3
裙 qún skirt (–子, –儿)
HSK 5
群 qún a group of people or things gathered together
HSK 7
窘 jiǒng destitute; impoverished

Stroke order

2 迫 pò — to compel; to force

迫 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 辶 chuò — walk/movement radical, indicating motion or walking
辶 is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
边 biān border between countries or regions 还 huán to return to the original place or state 这 zhè this (person or thing nearby, as opposed to 那) 道 dào road; path; passage
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another 运 yùn to rotate; to move in sequence 近 jìn near, close (in space or time; opposite of 远) 进 jìn to move forward (opposite of 退) 远 yuǎn far; distant (in space or time, opposite of 近)
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送 sòng to deliver or bring something to someone
HSK 3
迎 yíng to welcome; to greet 迟 chí slow, sluggish 适 shì (lit.) to go; to travel to 选 xuǎn to choose; to select; to pick 遇 yù to meet, encounter, come across
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遍 biàn universal, widespread
HSK 4
达 dá to go through; to reach 连 lián to connect, to link 迷 mí unable to distinguish; lost the ability to discern or judge 递 dì to deliver; to pass on 通 tōng unobstructed; able to pass through
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逛 guàng to stroll; to wander; to roam around 速 sù fast; swift; rapid 邀 yāo to invite 随 suí to follow
HSK 5
迅 xùn extremely fast; swift 返 fǎn to return, to go back 违 wéi to disobey; to violate 述 shù to narrate; to state; to recount 迹 jì trace; mark left behind
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追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with 退 tuì to move backward (opposite of 进) 逐 zhú to chase, to pursue 途 tú road; path 造 zào to make; to manufacture 逻 luó to patrol; to make rounds 遗 yí to omit or lose due to carelessness 遵 zūn (lit.) to follow; along 避 bì to avoid; to evade
HSK 6
迈 mài to stride; to step over 迫 pò to compel; to force 逃 táo to flee; to escape from an unfavorable situation 透 tòu (of liquid, light, etc.) to seep through; to penetrate 逗 dòu to tease; to provoke
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逼 bī to coerce; to threaten 遥 yáo far; distant 遭 zāo to encounter (misfortune or adversity)
HSK 7
巡 xún to patrol; to make rounds of inspection 辽 liáo distant; far 迁 qiān to move, relocate (an office, residence, etc.) 迄 qì to reach; up to 迪 dí (lit.) to enlighten; to guide
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迭 dié to alternate; to take turns 迸 bèng to spurt out; to splash outward 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 逊 xùn to abdicate (the throne) 逝 shì to pass; to vanish (esp. of time or flowing water) 逞 chěng show off (one's talent, power, etc.); boast 逢 féng to encounter; to meet 逮 dài (lit.) to reach; to arrive at 逸 yì comfortable and at ease; leisurely 逾 yú to exceed; to surpass 遏 è to stop; to suppress; to restrain 遛 liù to stroll, walk slowly and leisurely 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
2.2 白 bái — white (color like snow or milk, opposite of black)
白 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 1
百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 的 de structural particle used after an attributive: ① general modifier before a noun ② possessive modifier ③ attributive is a person's name or pronoun, head noun is a role or identity ④ head noun combines with a preceding verb to express an action, attributive is the object of that action
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 拍 pāi to slap or pat with the palm or a flat object 泉 quán spring water
HSK 4
貌 mào appearance, looks
HSK 6
皇 huáng monarch; emperor 迫 pò to compel; to force
HSK 7
伯 bó uncle (father's elder brother) 卑 bēi low; lowly 帕 pà small square cloth for wiping hands or face; handkerchief 柏 bǎi cypress tree, an evergreen with scale-like leaves and cone fruits; hard wood used as building material 泊 bó to moor a boat; to dock
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皂 zào black (color) 皆 jiē all; everyone 碧 bì (lit.) blue-green jade 粕 pò dregs left over from brewing wine 舶 bó large oceangoing vessel 魄 pò the corporeal soul (in superstition, the spirit attached to the body)

Stroke order