侵占

qīn zhàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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invasion

侵略 refers to aggression or invasion in general, while 侵占 emphasizes occupation after invasion.

to occupy

占据 means to occupy or hold, but lacks the invasive connotation of 侵占.

to invade

入侵 focuses on the act of invading, whereas 侵占 includes the resultant occupation.

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to plunder

In contexts of seizing by force, 抢夺 can be synonymous with 侵占.

侵占 often collocates with 领土 (territory) or 财产 (property), as in 侵占领土 (invade and occupy territory).

Do not confuse 侵占 (to invade and occupy) with 侵略 (to invade); 侵占 implies illegal occupation and is more specific.

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敌军侵占了边境地区。

The enemy troops invaded and occupied the border area.

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to observe

to take possession of

to invade