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威逼利誘

简威逼利诱 · 繁威逼利誘

Mandarin · pinyin wēi bī lì yòu

to make threats and promises

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威: wēi · pomp, power; powerful; dominate
逼: bī · compel, pressure, force; bother
利: lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
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诱: yòu · persuade, entice, induce; guide

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1–1–4–4 · wei1 bi1 li4 you4

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wai1 bik1 lei6 jau5

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(idiomatic) to coerce and bribe; to threaten and bribe

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