侵
invade; approach dawn; surname Qin
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to invade; to encroach upon; to violate
neutralUsed for military or territorial violations, or harm to rights/interests.
The enemy army attempted to invade our country's border.
This behavior infringes on consumers' legitimate rights and interests.
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Typhoon hit the southern coastal cities.
It is strictly forbidden to illegally invade others' homes.
The invaders will eventually be defeated by just forces.
verb
to approach; to draw near (dawn)
literaryOnly used in formal literary contexts, specifically referring to the time just before sunrise.
He worked until dawn before going home to rest.
The early morning mist shrouded the entire village.
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We set off at dawn and reached the peak before sunrise.
The elderly scholar went to his study to start research at dawn.
The early morning cold wind made passersby wrap their coats tighter.
noun
surname Qin
neutralA common Chinese surname.
This professor's surname is Qin, you can call him Professor Qin.
Mr. Qin is a new client of our company.