强迫性的
The English word "compulsive" is translated into Chinese as 强迫性的.
The term 强迫性的 is used to describe something that is uncontrolled, reactive or unconscious. It is most commonly used in psychological contexts, such as describing 强迫性行为 (compulsive behaviors) or 强迫症 (compulsive disorder).
Meaning: uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious (adj)
Did you know?
- The term 强迫症, used for obsessive-compulsive disorder, is often used in casual Chinese slang to describe anyone who is simply very neat or a perfectionist.
- In some contexts, the term 强迫性的 can be swapped with 不由自主, which literally means 'not by the will of the master'.
- The term 强迫 (qiǎngpò) literally means 'to force or compel'. While it translates to 'compulsive' in a clinical sense, its everyday use can also mean 'to coerce' or 'to pressure' someone into doing something.
Examples in context
- 他有强迫症，总是不停地洗手。He has OCD and always keeps washing his hands.
- 我弟弟对游戏真是着魔。My younger brother is compulsively obsessed with gaming.
- 他有一些强迫性的行为。Tā yǒu yīxiē qiǎngpòxìng de xíngwéi.He has some compulsive behaviors.
- 这种强迫性的购物习惯很难改。Zhè zhǒng qiǎngpòxìng de gòuwù xíguàn hěn nán gǎi.This kind of compulsive shopping habit is hard to change.
- 他在做一些强迫性的动作。Tā zài zuò yīxiē qiǎngpòxìng de dòngzuò.He is performing some compulsive movements.
Example conversation
A friend is expressing concern about his brother's habits.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你觉得他的行为正常吗？Nǐ juédé tā de xíngwéi zhèngcháng ma?Do you think his behavior is normal?
- 浩然 Haoran不，那看起来像是强迫性的。Bù, nà kàn qǐlái xiàng shì qiǎngpòxìng de.No, it looks compulsive.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen他最近控制不住自己。Tā zuìjìn kòngzhì bù zhù zìjǐ.He hasn't been able to control himself lately.
- 浩然 Haoran或许他需要专业的建议。Huòxǔ tā xūyào zhuānyè de jiànyì.Maybe he needs professional advice.
