Chinese

qīnlüè
Meaning: aggression; to invade
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

侵
略

Example sentences

In history, many countries were invaded by great powers.
從清末到民初的百餘年間,中國飽受帝國主義者的侵略。
从清末到民初的百余年间,中国饱受帝国主义者的侵略。
From the late Qing Dynasty to the early years of the Republic, China suffered greatly from the aggression of imperialists.
國際社會一致譴責這種侵略行為。
国际社会一致谴责这种侵略行为。
The international community unanimously condemns this act of aggression.

Usage Notes

Often used in political or military contexts to describe an act of unprovoked attack.

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