‘侵扰’ is a compound verb meaning 'to harass' or 'to disturb', often implying unwanted, repeated, or forceful interference. The first character 侵 (qīn) means 'to invade' or 'to encroach', suggesting violation of boundaries; the second character 扰 (rǎo) means 'to disturb' or 'to upset', emphasizing disruption of peace or order. Together, they convey a sense of intrusive, bothersome action—commonly used when describing human activities disrupting natural habitats, wildlife behavior, or people’s privacy and tranquility.

This word carries a moderately formal or literary tone and is frequently found in environmental reports, news articles, and official statements. It is rarely used in casual daily speech—people tend to say 打扰 (dǎrǎo) for polite interruptions or 烦 (fán) for general annoyance. ‘侵扰’ implies severity and intentionality, often with negative consequences, such as ecological damage or psychological stress.