逼我
bī wǒ
The English phrase 'make me' is translated into Chinese as 逼我 (bī wǒ) when used as a defiant challenge.
The phrase is often used in a defensive or defiant tone to express that one is being pressured into an unwanted action.
What does it mean word for word?
The character 逼 literally means to force, compel or press someone into doing something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, the phrase 做俾我 means 'make for me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'make me do [something]', you place the action immediately after the phrase, following the structure 逼我 + [verb].
How do you pronounce it?
bī wǒ
Did you know?
- In certain mainland slang contexts, the character 逼 is used as a vulgar intensifier for adjectives, similar to how 'fucking' is used in English to add emphasis.
- The character 逼 (bī) is also used in the term 逼真 (bī zhēn), which describes something 'lifelike' or 'realistic'.
- The character 逼 was originally used to describe the feeling of being crowded or pressed together in a tight space. This physical sensation of being squeezed evolved into the metaphorical meaning of being forced into a decision.
Examples in context
- 不要逼我去问汤姆。Please don't make me ask Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use 逼我 in a request for someone to stop pressuring you.Tatoeba #13894733 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #3394450 by CK
- 请帮我做一杯茶Please help me make a cup of tea
- 请为我制作一个蛋糕Please make for me a cake
- 给我做杯咖啡Make me a cup of coffee
- 请帮我做一碗面条Please help me make a bowl of noodles
- 你不能逼我做不喜欢的事。Nǐ bùnéng bī wǒ zuò bù xǐhuān de shì.You can't force me to do things I don't like.
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing about a decision.
- 梓涵 Zihan你应该现在就告诉他真相。Nǐ yīnggāi xiànzài jiù gàosù tā zhēnxiàng.You should tell him the truth right now.
- 俊杰 Junjie你别想逼我。Nǐ bié xiǎng bī wǒ.Don't try to force me.
- 梓涵 Zihan我只是在帮你。Wǒ zhǐshì zài bāng nǐ.I am just helping you.
- 俊杰 Junjie但我现在还做不到。Dàn wǒ xiànzài hái zuò bù dào.But I can't do it right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
