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侵占 (qīnzhàn) - use 侵略 when emphasizing military aggression, while 侵占 focuses on the act of occupying a territory.
Be cautious with the tone; 侵 (qīn) is pronounced with a high-level tone while 略 (lè) is pronounced with a falling tone. This word is generally used in formal contexts, especially in discussions related to history and international relations. Avoid using it lightly in casual conversations.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 侵略 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to conflict and governance. Students should pay attention to its usage in political discourse and texts, as well as its collocations with words like '战争' (war) and '国家' (nation).
Learners often confuse 侵略 with 占领 (occupy), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 侵略 focuses on the act of invasion itself, while 占领 refers specifically to the occupation that follows.
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How to say invasion in Chinese
“invasion” in Chinese is侵略
The term 侵略 (qīn lè) refers to the act of invading or encroaching upon a territory, often with military force. It is commonly used in historical and political contexts to describe aggressive actions taken by one nation against another, as well as in discussions about colonialism and imperialism.
When to use 侵略
Be cautious with the tone; 侵 (qīn) is pronounced with a high-level tone while 略 (lè) is pronounced with a falling tone. This word is generally used in formal contexts, especially in discussions related to history and international relations. Avoid using it lightly in casual conversations.
侵略 or something close to it
侵占 (qīnzhàn) - use 侵略 when emphasizing military aggression, while 侵占 focuses on the act of occupying a territory.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 侵略 with 占领 (occupy), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 侵略 focuses on the act of invasion itself, while 占领 refers specifically to the occupation that follows.
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Grammar patterns of 侵略
侵略 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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如果你通过____谋取利益，这就成了弱肉强食。
If you make aggression pay, this becomes the law of the jungle.
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Cultural Notes for 侵略
In Western cultures, the notion of invasion can often be viewed through a lens of military strategy and justification, whereas in Chinese culture, it is frequently tied to historical trauma and the collective memory of loss and resistance.
Frequently asked questions about 侵略
You can say, '历史上有许多国家经历了侵略,' which means 'Many countries experienced invasion throughout history.'
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