Meaning
This term refers to people who enter or remain in a country without legal authorization, or the phenomenon of such migration. It's a formal, somewhat legalistic term commonly used in news, policy discussions, and official contexts.
Usage
This is the standard term in mainland China for discussing unauthorized immigration. It appears frequently in news media, government policy documents, and academic contexts. The term carries a neutral to negative connotation and is more formal than colloquial. In casual conversation, people might simply say 'illegal入境' or use other descriptive phrases.
Examples
- 01政府正在加强边境管理以防止非法移民。.The government is strengthening border control to prevent illegal immigration.
- 02这些非法移民在没有工作许可的情况下打工。.These illegal immigrants are working without work permits.
Characters
Measure words
- 名三名非法移民
- 个一个非法移民
Common collocations
- 非法移民问题illegal immigration problem
- 打击非法移民to crack down on illegal immigration
- 遣返非法移民to deport illegal immigrants
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 非法 (illegal, unlawful) and 移民 (immigrant, migration). The term emerged in modern Chinese as legal and administrative vocabulary developed to address international migration issues.