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侵略

qīn lvè
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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侵略
qīn lvè Verb invasion; encroachment
侵略
qīn llüè to invade; invasion
侵略
qīn lüe4 to invade; invasion

Definitions

  1. 1. invasion
  2. 2. encroachment

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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抵御
dǐ yù

to resist

to resist or defend against invasion

Related words

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入侵
rù qīn

to invade

military incursion, often sudden

Synonyms

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侵犯
qīn fàn

to infringe on

when referring to violating rights or territory, but 侵犯 can be less severe

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal or historical contexts, such as 侵略战争 (war of aggression) or 侵略者 (invader). Avoid using for minor violations.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 侵犯 (to violate) for personal rights; 侵略 is primarily for military invasion of countries.

Example Sentences

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历史上，这个国家曾经遭到 侵略 。
Historically, this country was invaded.

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Words Containing 侵略

侵略战争
qīn lüe4 zhàn zhēng

war of aggression

侵略者
qīn lüe4 zhě

aggressors

侵略军
qīn lüe4 jūn

invading army

Child Words of 侵略

略
llüè

brief; sketchy

侵
qīn

to invade

略
lüe4

brief; sketchy