侵犯
qīn fàn HSK 6

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

侵犯他人隐私是不道德的行为。
Qīnfàn tārén yǐnsī shì bù dàodé de xíngwéi.
Infringing on others' privacy is immoral behavior.
任何国家都不应侵犯别国主权。
Rènhé guójiā dōu bù yīng qīnfàn bié guó zhǔquán.
No country should encroach upon another's sovereignty.
他的言论侵犯了公司的名誉权。
Tā de yánlùn qīnfàn le gōngsī de míngyù quán.
His remarks infringed upon the company's reputation rights.
他侵犯了法律。
Tā qīnfàn le fǎlǜ.
He violated the law.
不要侵犯他人隐私。
Búyào qīnfàn tārén yǐnsī.
Do not infringe on others' privacy.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 侵 (qīn) means 'invade' or 'encroach,' and 犯 (fàn) means 'offend' or 'violate.' Think of it as 'invade and offend' to remember it involves unauthorized intrusion. Associate it with scenarios like someone crossing a line into your personal space or breaking a law.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and commonly used in written contexts, such as legal documents, news reports, or academic discussions. It appears in both spoken and written language when discussing serious matters like human rights, privacy, or sovereignty. Common contexts include law, politics, business ethics, and personal rights.

📖 Grammar Points

侵犯 is a transitive verb typically followed by a noun object, such as 侵犯权利 (infringe on rights). It can be used in passive constructions, e.g., 被侵犯 (be infringed upon). It often appears in formal or negative contexts, describing actions that are illegal or unethical.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 侵犯 carries a strong negative connotation, reflecting values of respect for boundaries, whether personal, legal, or national. It is frequently used in discussions about historical territorial disputes or modern issues like digital privacy, emphasizing the importance of social harmony and rule of law.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar words include 侵害 (qīnhài), which emphasizes causing harm or damage, often physically or materially, and 违反 (wéifǎn), which means to violate rules or laws but is broader and less focused on intrusion. 侵犯 specifically highlights encroachment on boundaries or rights.

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