入侵

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 入侵 (rùqīn) primarily means 'to invade' or 'to intrude,' often implying an unauthorized or hostile entry. It is commonly used in contexts involving military invasion, cyber security breaches, or violations of personal privacy.

Common Contexts

  • Military or territorial invasion: describing enemy forces entering a country's borders.
  • Cybersecurity: describing viruses or hackers infiltrating computer systems.
  • Privacy and personal space: describing illegal or unwanted intrusion into someone's private life.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

入侵 carries a negative connotation, emphasizing unauthorized or aggressive entry. It is more formal and serious than simply 'entering' (进入). Avoid using 入侵 for neutral or voluntary entries. For example, you would not say 入侵 a friend's house; instead, use 进入 or 访问.

Common Confusion

入侵 vs : Both mean 'to invade,' but 入侵 often refers to larger scale or hostile invasions (like armies or viruses), while can be used more broadly, including smaller scale or physical intrusions.

Example Sentences

The enemy troops invaded our border.

The computer virus invaded the system, causing data loss.

We must prevent personal privacy from being illegally invaded.