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“persecute” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpò hài

Example

他们因为信仰被迫害。tā men yīn wèi xìn yǎng bèi pò hài

They were persecuted for their faith.

Illustration for 迫害 (persecute)

How to say “persecute” in Chinese

“Persecute” in Chinese is 迫害 (pò hài).

A force that keeps closing in on a person or group, causing harm and restricting their rights and participation.

Full entry for 迫害: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 迫害

历史上很多信仰不同的小群体曾被迫害。lì shǐ shàng hěn duō xìn yǎng bù tóng de xiǎo qún tǐ céng bèi pò hài

Many small groups with different beliefs have been persecuted throughout history.

Tips for using 迫害

  • Chinese can leave the agent unspoken when it is unknown or not important, but naming the affected person or group keeps reports of such treatment precise.

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