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“privacy” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐn sī

Example

请不要侵犯我的隐私。qǐng bú yào qīn fàn wǒ de yǐn sī

Please don't invade my privacy.

Illustration for 隐私 (privacy)

How to say “privacy” in Chinese

“Privacy” in Chinese is 隐私 (yǐn sī).

A protected boundary around a person's life and information, keeping unwanted attention out.

Full entry for 隐私: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 隐私

社交媒体上不要随意分享别人的隐私。shè jiāo méi tǐ shàng bú yào suí yì fēn xiǎng bié rén de yǐn sī

Don't casually share other people's private information on social media.

Tips for using 隐私

  • In English, privacy often names a right or protected condition, whereas Chinese may use this word more directly to label a particular piece of personal information or a private matter.

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