Meaning
干涉 means to interfere or intervene in someone else's affairs, often with a negative connotation of meddling where one is not wanted. It suggests inserting oneself into a situation that doesn't concern you, typically causing disruption or unwelcome involvement. The word is commonly used in political, diplomatic, and personal contexts.
Usage
干涉 typically carries a negative tone, implying unwanted or inappropriate involvement. It's frequently used in phrases like 干涉内政 (interfere in internal affairs) in political discourse, or 干涉别人的生活 (meddle in others' lives) in everyday contexts. Native speakers use this word when they want to criticize someone's overreach or boundary-crossing behavior.
Examples
- 01这是我的私事，请你不要干涉。, .This is my private matter, please don't interfere.
- 02每个国家都反对外国干涉本国内政。.Every country opposes foreign interference in its internal affairs.
Characters
Common collocations
- 干涉内政to interfere in internal affairs
- 干涉别人的生活to meddle in others' lives
- 不要干涉don't interfere
- 武装干涉armed intervention
Antonyms
Origin
The character 干 originally meant 'shield' but evolved to mean 'to concern or involve oneself,' while 涉 depicts a person crossing water, suggesting involvement or engagement. Together they convey the sense of wading into someone else's territory or affairs.