侵略
qīn lu:è HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

历史上,许多国家遭受过侵略。
Lìshǐ shàng, xǔduō guójiā zāoshòu guò qīnlüè.
Historically, many countries have suffered invasion.
侵略行为严重违反了国际法。
Qīnlüè xíngwéi yánzhòng wéifǎn le guójì fǎ.
Aggressive actions seriously violate international law.
他们坚决反对任何形式的侵略。
Tāmen jiānjué fǎnduì rènhé xíngshì de qīnlüè.
They firmly oppose any form of aggression.
敌人侵略我国。
Dírén qīnlüè wǒ guó.
The enemy invaded our country.
他们侵略边境。
Tāmen qīnlüè biānjìng.
They invaded the border.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 侵 (qīn) means 'to encroach' and 略 (lüè) means 'to seize'—together they vividly depict 'encroaching and seizing,' which is the essence of invasion.

📝 Usage Notes

Used primarily in formal, historical, or political contexts to describe acts of military invasion or expansionism. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often associated with condemnation.

📖 Grammar Points

Typically used as a transitive verb (e.g., 侵略别国). It can also function as a noun in compounds like 侵略者 (aggressor). Often appears in passive constructions (e.g., 被侵略).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In modern Chinese discourse, the term is heavily associated with historical events like the Japanese invasion during WWII, carrying significant emotional weight and a strong sense of national grievance.

🔄 Similar Words

入侵 (rùqīn) also means 'to invade' but is slightly more neutral and can be used in broader contexts, including non-military situations like computer viruses. 侵犯 (qīnfàn) means 'to infringe upon' or 'violate,' often used for rights or territory but with a broader scope.

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