侵害

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Usage and Meaning

The word 侵害 (qīnhài) primarily means to infringe upon or violate someone's rights, interests, or property. It often appears in legal, social, and ethical contexts where one party unlawfully harms or encroaches on another's rights.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in discussions about copyright infringement (版权侵害), consumer rights violations (消费者权益侵害), and privacy breaches (隐私侵害). The term carries a formal tone and is common in news reports, legal documents, and formal complaints.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations highlight the typical objects of infringement.

Nuances and Tips

Using 侵害 implies a serious violation, often with legal implications. It is stronger and more formal than verbs like 伤害 (to hurt) or 侵犯 (to invade), which can be more physical or general. Avoid confusing 侵害 with 侵犯; 侵犯 often refers to physical invasion or trespassing, while 侵害 emphasizes harm to rights or interests.

When using 侵害, the focus is on the damage or violation caused, especially in abstract or legal senses.

Example Sentences

Using someone else's work without permission constitutes copyright

This behavior seriously infringes on consumers' legal rights.

The government should take measures to prevent acts that violate citizens'