干涉
To interfere or intervene in a situation or someone else's affairs without being asked or having the right to do so. It is often used in political or social discussions.
Examples
3 of 5别干涉我的决定。
Don't interfere with my decision.
一国不应干涉另一国的内政。
One country should not interfere in another country's internal affairs.
你管太宽了，别干涉我。
You're overstepping, don't interfere with me.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gan (dry/do) + She (wade) = To 'do' things while 'wading' into others' business.
Quick Quiz
父母应该给孩子空间，而不应该过度____他们的社交生活。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 干涉
Examples
别干涉我的决定。
everydayDon't interfere with my decision.
一国不应干涉另一国的内政。
formalOne country should not interfere in another country's internal affairs.
你管太宽了，别干涉我。
informalYou're overstepping, don't interfere with me.
实验过程中，研究者不能干涉样本的选择。
academicDuring the experiment, researchers must not interfere with the selection of samples.
经理不该干涉员工的业余活动。
businessManagers should not interfere with employees' after-work activities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
粗暴干涉
gross interference
干涉自由
interfere with freedom
外部干涉
external interference
Often Confused With
干预 is more neutral or positive (e.g., government intervention); 干涉 is usually negative (interference).
Usage Notes
Almost always carries a negative connotation of meddling.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for positive support; use 帮助 or 介入 instead.
Memory Tip
Gan (dry/do) + She (wade) = To 'do' things while 'wading' into others' business.
Word Origin
Gan (to offend/shield) and She (to wade/cross).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
China emphasizes the principle of 'non-interference' in international relations.
Quick Quiz
父母应该给孩子空间，而不应该过度____他们的社交生活。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 干涉
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