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    Expressing 'to encroach' with 侵占 (qīnzhàn)

    Actions & Events
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    侵占 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 侵占 (qīnzhàn) means "to encroach upon," "to seize," or "to illegally occupy." It combines 侵 (to invade) with 占 (to occupy), implying taking something that rightfully belongs to others. It is used in contexts involving land, territory, or resources.

    Examples

    • 不少企业违法侵占了农民的土地。

      Bùshǎo qǐyè wéifǎ qīnzhàn le nóngmín de tǔdì.

      Quite a few enterprises have illegally seized farmers' land.

    • 邻居私自侵占了公共停车位。

      Línjū sīzì qīnzhàn le gōnggòng tíngchēwèi.

      The neighbor privately occupied public parking spaces.

    • 任何人不得侵占国家的公共财产。

      Rènhé rén bùdé qīnzhàn guójiā de gōnggòng cáichǎn.

      No one may encroach upon the public property of the state.

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