침해
To invade, infringe upon, or violate someone else's rights, territory, or privacy. It implies causing harm by overstepping boundaries.
Examples
3 of 5저작권 침해로 고소당할 수 있습니다.
You can be sued for copyright infringement.
누구도 타인의 권리를 침해할 수 없다.
No one can infringe upon the rights of others.
사생활을 침해하지 마세요.
Don't invade my privacy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chim-hae: 'Chim' sounds like 'Chimmip' (intrusion). Hae sounds like 'Harm'. Intrusion that causes harm.
Quick Quiz
CCTV 설치는 안전을 위한 것이지만 ___의 우려도 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 사생활 침해
Examples
저작권 침해로 고소당할 수 있습니다.
formalYou can be sued for copyright infringement.
누구도 타인의 권리를 침해할 수 없다.
academicNo one can infringe upon the rights of others.
사생활을 침해하지 마세요.
everydayDon't invade my privacy.
특허권 침해 여부를 조사하고 있습니다.
businessWe are investigating whether there is a patent infringement.
자유 침해라고 생각하지 않아?
informalDon't you think it's a violation of freedom?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인권 침해
human rights violation
자유 침해
violation of freedom
심각한 침해
serious infringement
Often Confused With
침해 is usually used for abstract concepts like rights and privacy, while 훼손 is used for physical damage or reputation.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS essays about technology, media, and government surveillance.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '침해하다' for physical breaking of objects (use '부수다' or '파손하다').
Memory Tip
Chim-hae: 'Chim' sounds like 'Chimmip' (intrusion). Hae sounds like 'Harm'. Intrusion that causes harm.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '侵害' (invade + harm).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
CCTV 설치는 안전을 위한 것이지만 ___의 우려도 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 사생활 침해
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관용
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거절하다
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임대하다
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행사
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참석
B1The act of being present at a meeting, event, or ceremony.
신뢰하다
B2To believe in and rely on someone's integrity, ability, or the truth of something. It is a deep level of trust.
소외감
B2The feeling of being isolated, excluded, or left out from a group or society.
생계
B2The means of supporting oneself; a living or livelihood.
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