o ép

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The Vietnamese word "o ép" means to coerce or to put pressure on someone to do something against their will. It implies a situation where someone feels forced or manipulated into taking an action they might not want to take.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "o ép" when talking about situations where someone is being pressured, whether it’s in personal relationships, work environments, or other social situations.
• It is often used in contexts where someone's free will is being compromised.

Example:

• Bị o ép: "Tôi cảm thấy bị o ép khi phải làm việc ngoài giờ."
  • Translation: "I feel coerced when I have to work overtime."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more complex sentence, you might say: "Nhiều người không dám lên tiếng vì họ sợ bị o ép từ cấp trên."
  • Translation: "Many people do not dare to speak up because they fear being coerced by their superiors."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "o ép," but you might encounter related phrases that convey similar meanings, such as "áp lực" (pressure) or "bắt buộc" (to force).

Different Meanings:

• While "o ép" primarily refers to coercion, it can also imply emotional manipulation or intense pressure, depending on the context.

Academic

1. Coerce; be under coercion
   • Bị o ép
     to be under coercion