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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
侵权qīnquánto infringe the rights ofHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #23044, Very Hard
侵权qīnquánto violateHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #23044, Very Hard
侵权qīnquáninfringementHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #23044, Very Hard
qīnquán(qin1quan2)qin quan T1
  1. 1to infringe the rights of
  2. 2to violate
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March 24, 2026

侵权(侵權)qīnquán(qin1quan2)

侵权 (qīnquán) refers to the act of infringing upon another person's rights or interests, particularly in legal contexts. It is commonly used in discussions about copyright, intellectual property, and personal rights violations, indicating a breach of lawful conduct.

Strokes15Frequency#23044DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 侵权 is particularly relevant in the context of China's rapid technological development, where issues of copyright and intellectual property rights are increasingly prominent in discussions about innovation and creativity.

Memory tip

Think of 侵 (qīn) as 'invading' and 权 (quán) as 'rights'. Imagine a knight (侵) invading a castle (权) where the rights of the inhabitants are protected. This helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 侵权

qīnquán(qin1quan2)
1to infringe the rights of
2to violate
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About 侵权

侵权Simplified
侵權Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

侵害 (qīnhài) — use 侵权 (qīnquán) specifically for legal rights infringement, while 侵害 (qīnhài) can refer to broader harm or violation.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the context in which you use 侵权; it is typically employed in formal or legal discussions. Common collocations include 侵权行为 (infringing behavior) and 侵权责任 (infringement liability). Avoid using it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

Although 侵权 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects to legal terminology often encountered in higher-level studies. Focus on understanding related legal terms and how they interact with concepts of rights and ownership.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 侵权 with 侵犯 (qīnfàn), which means to encroach or intrude rather than specifically infringe rights. For example, saying '我侵犯了他的权利' (I infringed his rights) should correctly use 侵权: '我侵权了他的权利'.

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Component characters

侵qīnto invade
9 strokes亻
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权quánauthority
HSK 56 strokes木
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How to say to infringe the rights of in Chinese

“to infringe the rights of” in Chinese is侵权qīnquán

侵权 (qīnquán) refers to the act of infringing upon another person's rights or interests, particularly in legal contexts. It is commonly used in discussions about copyright, intellectual property, and personal rights violations, indicating a breach of lawful conduct.

When to use 侵权

Be careful with the context in which you use 侵权; it is typically employed in formal or legal discussions. Common collocations include 侵权行为 (infringing behavior) and 侵权责任 (infringement liability). Avoid using it in casual conversations.

侵权 or something close to it

侵害 (qīnhài) — use 侵权 (qīnquán) specifically for legal rights infringement, while 侵害 (qīnhài) can refer to broader harm or violation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 侵权 with 侵犯 (qīnfàn), which means to encroach or intrude rather than specifically infringe rights. For example, saying '我侵犯了他的权利' (I infringed his rights) should correctly use 侵权: '我侵权了他的权利'.

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Cultural Notes for 侵权

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While the legal concept of infringement exists in both cultures, Western societies often have more stringent copyright protections compared to China, where infringement issues have been historically more prevalent.

Frequently asked questions about 侵权

It specifically refers to the violation of someone's legal rights, often in the context of copyright or personal rights.

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