Infringement involves the unauthorized violation of legal rights, primarily in civil law contexts like intellectual property.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to the unauthorized violation of legal rights.
- Commonly involves intellectual property, privacy, or reputation.
- Functions as a verb meaning to infringe or commit infringement.
Overview
- 1概述：“侵权”是法律术语，由“侵害”和“权利”组合而成。它描述的是未经权利人许可，非法干涉、损害或剥夺其合法权益的行为。在现代社会，这通常涉及知识产权、人格权或财产权。2) 使用模式：作为动词，它可以直接跟宾语，如“侵权他人作品”；也常作为定语，如“侵权行为”或“侵权产品”。在法律判定中，常用“构成侵权”或“涉嫌侵权”。3) 常见语境：最常出现在互联网版权保护（如盗版）、商业竞争（如商标侵权）以及个人隐私保护中。随着数字媒体的发展，这个词在社交媒体和创意产业中被频繁提及。4) 相似词比较：与“违法”相比，“侵权”更侧重于对私人权益的侵害；与“犯罪”相比，“侵权”通常属于民事纠纷范畴，虽然严重的侵权行为（如盗版数额巨大）也可能触犯刑法。
Examples
他在微博上乱发我的私密照片，这是侵权行为。
everydayHe posted my private photos on Weibo without permission; that's an infringement.
该企业因涉嫌商标侵权被法院传唤。
formalThe enterprise was summoned by the court for suspected trademark infringement.
别乱用别人的图，小心被说侵权。
informalDon't use others' images recklessly, or you'll be accused of infringement.
知识产权侵权的判定标准在不同国家有所差异。
academicThe criteria for determining intellectual property infringement vary across countries.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
侵权必究
Infringement will be prosecuted
恶意侵权
Willful infringement
Often Confused With
'违法' is a broad term for any act against the law, whereas '侵权' specifically targets the violation of a specific party's rights.
'犯罪' refers to acts that violate criminal law and are prosecuted by the state; '侵权' is usually a civil dispute between private parties.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is highly formal and legalistic but has become common in daily digital life due to copyright awareness. It is mostly used as a verb or a noun-modifier. In a sentence, it carries a serious tone of accusation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '侵权' for any bad deed. Remember it must involve a specific legal 'right' (权). Also, don't confuse it with '侵害' which can refer to physical harm or more general damage.
Tips
Distinguish between individual and corporate rights
The term applies equally to a person's privacy and a company's trademark or patent.
Avoid confusing infringement with general crime
While related, infringement is primarily a civil matter (tort) unless it reaches a criminal threshold.
Growing awareness in China's digital era
With the rise of platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu, Chinese creators are increasingly using '侵权' to protect their original content.
Word Origin
'侵' means to encroach or invade. '权' stands for '权利' (rights). The term emerged in modern legal Chinese to translate the concept of 'tort' or 'infringement'.
Cultural Context
In China, the term has gained massive popularity with the rise of content platforms like Douyin, where copyright and 'originality' are major topics of public debate.
Memory Tip
Think of '侵' (qīn) as 'invade' and '权' (quán) as 'rights'. Invading someone's rights is '侵权'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions侵权是违反了法律规定的普遍义务（如不得损害他人财产），而违约是违反了合同双方约定的特定义务。
主要包括著作权侵权（盗版）、商标侵权、专利侵权以及侵犯他人名誉权、隐私权或肖像权。
可以先发送律师函警告，要求停止侵权并赔偿；若无效，可向法院提起民事诉讼。
如果未经作者许可且不符合“合理使用”规定（如用于商业目的），可能构成侵权。
Test Yourself
这家公司因为___他人的专利而被起诉。
在涉及专利、版权等法律权益时，最专业且常用的词汇是“侵权”。
选择一个正确选项：
这涉及侵犯他人的肖像权或著作权，属于典型的侵权行为。
[构成, 这种, 已经, 行为, 侵权]
“构成侵权”是法律语境下的标准固定搭配。
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Summary
Infringement involves the unauthorized violation of legal rights, primarily in civil law contexts like intellectual property.
- Refers to the unauthorized violation of legal rights.
- Commonly involves intellectual property, privacy, or reputation.
- Functions as a verb meaning to infringe or commit infringement.
Distinguish between individual and corporate rights
The term applies equally to a person's privacy and a company's trademark or patent.
Avoid confusing infringement with general crime
While related, infringement is primarily a civil matter (tort) unless it reaches a criminal threshold.
Growing awareness in China's digital era
With the rise of platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu, Chinese creators are increasingly using '侵权' to protect their original content.
Examples
4 of 4他在微博上乱发我的私密照片，这是侵权行为。
He posted my private photos on Weibo without permission; that's an infringement.
该企业因涉嫌商标侵权被法院传唤。
The enterprise was summoned by the court for suspected trademark infringement.
别乱用别人的图，小心被说侵权。
Don't use others' images recklessly, or you'll be accused of infringement.
知识产权侵权的判定标准在不同国家有所差异。
The criteria for determining intellectual property infringement vary across countries.
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