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侵犯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
侵犯qīnfànto infringe onHSK 7, v, rank #3568, Hard
侵犯qīnfànto encroach onHSK 7, v, rank #3568, Hard
侵犯qīnfànto violateHSK 7, v, rank #3568, Hard
侵犯qīnfànto assaultHSK 7, unknown, rank #3568, Hard
qīnfàn(qin1fan4) T1
  1. 1to infringe on
  2. 2to encroach on
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March 24, 2026
侵犯qīnfàn(qin1fan4)

侵犯 (qīn fàn) means to infringe on or violate someone’s rights or territory. It is commonly used in legal contexts, such as discussing violations of personal privacy or property rights, and can also refer to physical encroachments or assaults.

Frequency#3568DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of personal space and privacy is often viewed differently than in the West, where infringement can be a very serious accusation, reflecting deeper societal values about community and individual rights.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'qin' (like a king) marching into a 'fan' (a fan club) without permission, illustrating the idea of encroaching on someone else's space or rights. This visual emphasizes both the pronunciation and the meaning of 'infringe'.

Meanings of 侵犯

qīnfàn(qin1fan4)
1to infringe on
2to encroach on
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About 侵犯

侵犯Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3568Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 侵犯

Quick Contrast

侵犯 (qīnfàn) vs 侵害 (qīnhài) — use 侵犯 when emphasizing the act of infringing or encroaching, while 侵害 often implies harm or damage caused by the infringement.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'qin' (like a king) marching into a 'fan' (a fan club) without permission, illustrating the idea of encroaching on someone else's space or rights. This visual emphasizes both the pronunciation and the meaning of 'infringe'.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 侵犯 with 侵犯 (qīn fàn) and its nuances, as it tends to be used in formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 侵犯隐私 (infringe on privacy) and 侵犯权益 (violate rights).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, students should focus on its application in legal and formal discussions. It connects with other HSK 6 words related to rights, law, and personal boundaries, enhancing vocabulary around these themes.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of personal space and privacy is often viewed differently than in the West, where infringement can be a very serious accusation, reflecting deeper societal values about community and individual rights.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 侵犯 to describe minor disagreements, while it is meant for serious violations. For instance, saying '我侵犯了他的意见' (I infringed on his opinion) should be corrected to '我不同意他的意见' (I disagree with his opinion).

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Component Characters

侵qīnto invade
9 strokes亻
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犯fànto violate
HSK 65 strokes犭
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Grammar Patterns of 侵犯

侵犯 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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你要清楚他们可能会就这起人身____案毫不留情地盘问你。

You know you are liable to be cross-examined mercilessly about the assault.

Example Sentences for 侵犯 (6)

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你要清楚他们可能会就这起人身侵犯案毫不留情地盘问你。

nǐ yào qīng chǔ tā mén kě néng huì jiù zhè qǐ rén shēn qīn fàn àn háo bù liú qíng dì pán wèn nǐ。

You know you are liable to be cross-examined mercilessly about the assault.
2
他与德国的新关系受新的互不侵犯条约的保护。

tā yǔ dé guó de xīn guān xì shòu xīn de hù bù qīn fàn tiáo yuē de bǎo hù。

His new relationship with Germany is enshrined in a new non-aggression treaty.
3
.老师们被人用菜刀威胁，遭受人身侵犯和言语辱骂。

. . lǎo shī mén bèi rén yòng cài dāo wēi， xié ， zāo shòu rén shēn qīn fàn hé yán yǔ。

Teachers were threatened with kitchen knives, physically assaulted and verbally abused..
4
这家人试图以侵犯人身为由对他提起自诉。

zhè jiā rén shì tú yǐ qīn fàn rén shēn wéi yóu duì tā tí qǐ zì sù。

The family tried to bring a private prosecution against him for assault.
5
肯沃西，你这人真讨厌，居然侵犯我的隐私。

kěn wò xī， ， nǐ zhè rén zhēn tǎo， yàn ， jū rán qīn fàn wǒ de。

You're a menace to my privacy, Kenworthy.
6
如果有人侵犯脱衣舞表演者，客人们就知道表演可能要结束了。

rú guǒ yǒu rén qīn fàn tuō yī wǔ biǎo yǎn zhě， ， kè rén mén jiù zhī dào biǎo yǎn kě néng yào jié shù。

Should anyone attack the stripper, the punters know that it is likely to be the end of the show.

Cultural Notes for 侵犯

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of personal space and privacy is often viewed differently than in the West, where infringement can be a very serious accusation, reflecting deeper societal values about community and individual rights.

Frequently Asked Questions about 侵犯

It's primarily used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions, rather than casual conversation.