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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
侵占qīnzhànto invade and occupy (territory)HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #18442, Very Hard
qīnzhàn(qin1zhan4)qin zhan T1
  1. 1to invade and occupy (territory)
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March 24, 2026

侵占(侵佔)qīnzhàn(qin1zhan4)

侵占 (qīnzhàn) means to invade and occupy a territory or space. This term is commonly used in legal and political contexts, often referring to the illegal seizure of land or property. It carries a negative connotation, implying aggression and unlawfulness.

Strokes14Frequency#18442DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese history, land disputes and territorial invasions are significant issues, often reflecting the country's tumultuous past of dynasties and wars. The term 侵占 evokes historical conflicts and current territorial disputes in regions like the South China Sea.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'king' (侵) with a 'crown' (占) invading a neighboring land. The visual of a king forcefully occupying territory helps link the characters to their meaning and pronunciation. Picture the king shouting 'qin' as he claims his 'zhan' place on the throne of the new land.

Meanings of 侵占

qīnzhàn(qin1zhan4)
1to invade and occupy (territory)
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侵占Simplified
侵佔Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

侵占 (qīnzhàn) vs 占领 (zhànlǐng): Use 侵占 when emphasizing illegal or aggressive occupation, while 占领 refers more neutrally to the act of occupying territory.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 侵 (qīn) is the first tone, and 占 (zhàn) is the fourth tone, which can be confusing. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions. Common collocations include '侵占土地' (to occupy land) and '侵占财产' (to invade property).

HSK Study Tips

Though 侵占 is not officially in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to concepts of legal and political terms often encountered in HSK 5 and above. Students should focus on understanding the context in which such terms are used, expanding their vocabulary on similar themes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 侵占 with 占用 (zhànyòng), which means 'to use' or 'to occupy' with permission. For example, saying '我侵占这个桌子' (I invade this table) should be corrected to '我占用这个桌子' (I occupy this table).

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Component characters

侵qīnto invade
9 strokes亻
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占zhànto occupy
HSK 55 strokes⺊
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How to say to invade and occupy (territory) in Chinese

“to invade and occupy (territory)” in Chinese is侵占qīnzhàn

侵占 (qīnzhàn) means to invade and occupy a territory or space. This term is commonly used in legal and political contexts, often referring to the illegal seizure of land or property. It carries a negative connotation, implying aggression and unlawfulness.

When to use 侵占

Be cautious with the tone; 侵 (qīn) is the first tone, and 占 (zhàn) is the fourth tone, which can be confusing. This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions. Common collocations include '侵占土地' (to occupy land) and '侵占财产' (to invade property).

侵占 or something close to it

侵占 (qīnzhàn) vs 占领 (zhànlǐng): Use 侵占 when emphasizing illegal or aggressive occupation, while 占领 refers more neutrally to the act of occupying territory.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 侵占 with 占用 (zhànyòng), which means 'to use' or 'to occupy' with permission. For example, saying '我侵占这个桌子' (I invade this table) should be corrected to '我占用这个桌子' (I occupy this table).

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You can use words like '占领' (zhànlǐng) meaning 'to occupy' or '侵入' (qīnrù) meaning 'to intrude', but they may have slightly different connotations.

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