HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
侵 — to invade
- Reading
- qīn
- Meaning
- to invade; to encroach; to infringe; to assault
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
侵 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qīn and it means to invade; to encroach; to infringe; to assault. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
侵 appears in everyday chinese words such as 侵占 (invade and occupy), 侵害 (encroach on, infringe) and 侵权 (infringement, intellectual property).
Chinese words containing 侵
Frequently asked questions
What does 侵 mean in Chinese?
侵 means to invade; to encroach; to infringe; to assault in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 侵 read?
侵 is read qīn. Reading it inside real words — 侵占 and 侵害 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侵 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 侵 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 侵 in a word?
A common word containing 侵 is 侵占 (qīn zhàn) — "invade and occupy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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