Chinese word

侵略

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīn lüè

Meaning

  • verbinvade

Example

我们不能侵略别国。wǒ men bù néng qīn lüè bié guó

We cannot invade other countries.

Illustration for 侵略 (invade)

More examples

历史上有国家曾侵略并占领邻国的大片领土。lì shǐ shàng yǒu guó jiā céng qīn lüè bìng zhàn lǐng lín guó de dà piàn líng tǔ

Historically, some countries have invaded and occupied large areas of neighboring countries' territory.

Core concept

A force crosses a national boundary to occupy what belongs to another country.

Common phrases

  • 侵略他国qīn lüè tā guó

    invade another country

  • 侵略并占领qīn lüè bìng zhàn lǐng

    invade and occupy

Similar words

入侵rù qīn: Cross into another country's territory or territorial waters by force or other means.
进攻jìn gōng: Attack an enemy or rival in an effort to overcome it.
占领zhàn lǐng: Gain control of a place or territory through force.
侵犯qīn fàn: Infringe unlawfully on another person's rights or interests.

Definition in Chinese

用武力或其他强制手段对他国领土、主权进行侵犯并占领的行为。yòng wǔ lì huò qí tā qiáng zhì shǒu duàn duì tā guó líng tǔ zhǔ quán jìn xíng qīn fàn bìng zhàn lǐng de xíng wéi

Word origin

侵略 (qīnlüè, "invade") is formed from 侵 (qīn, "encroach on") and 略 (lüè, "seize"), so its structure connects crossing into another side's domain with taking it.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use "invade" for many kinds of unwanted entry, but this Chinese verb strongly points to a country or organized force attacking and taking control, not merely entering a room.

Opposites

  • 撤退chè tuìretreatverb

Related words

  • 侵略战争qīn lüè zhàn zhēngwar of aggressionnoun
  • 侵略者qīn lüè zhěaggressornoun

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