侵 (qīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侵 (qīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侵 (qīn) means "To invade / To encroach / To intrude". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侵 stroke by stroke?

侵 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 侵 and 伯?

侵 (qīn) and 伯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 侵?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 侵?

Common words containing 侵 include: 侵犯 (qīn fàn) — To violate / To infringe / To invade; 侵略 (qīn lüè) — To invade / Aggression / Invasion; 入侵 (rù qīn) — to invade.

How to Write 侵

The character 侵 (qīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

侵 is pronounced qīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To invade / To encroach / To intrude.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 侵 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 侵

侵犯 qīn fàn

To violate / To infringe / To invade

侵略 qīn lüè

To invade / Aggression / Invasion

入侵 rù qīn

to invade

Example Sentences

别侵犯他人隐私。

bié qīn fàn tā rén yǐn sī

Don't invade others' privacy.

这种行为是侵略。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi shì qīn lüè

This behavior is an act of aggression.

病毒入侵了电脑。

bìng dú rù qīn le diàn nǎo

A virus has infected the computer.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

Practice Writing 侵 (qīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侵

What does 侵 (qīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侵 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侵?

What common words use 侵?

How to Write 侵 (qīn)