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Definition
To encroach upon, trespass, or violate.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or legal contexts, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It carries a heavy, serious tone suitable for discussions about rights, property, or legal boundaries. When speaking informally about someone crossing a line, people usually prefer more direct phrases like 侵犯 or 搞人.
Examples
His behavior has already infringed upon my privacy.
Do you think this practice is infringing on human rights?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical trespassing on land, as that is better expressed by 擅闖. It is specifically for abstract or legal concepts like rights, privacy, or intellectual property.
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Grammar guides
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