拶刑 zan3 xing2

squeezing the fingers between sticks (old form of torture)

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Detailed Definition: n the act of gripping and pressing firmly\nv to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition\nv press firmly\nv squeeze like a wedge into a tight space\nv to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"\nv obtain by coercion or intimidation\nv press or force\nv squeeze tightly between the fingers\nv squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness\nv squeeze or press together