bức bách
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Meaning
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Verb
To coerce or force someone into doing something against their own will.
vi Đừng bao giờ bức bách người khác làm điều họ không muốn.
en Never coerce others into doing things they don't want to.
Adjective
Describing a situation that is extremely urgent and requires immediate attention.
vi Đây là một vấn đề bức bách cần được giải quyết ngay.
en This is an urgent problem that needs to be solved immediately.