干预

• Pinyin: gān yù
• Hanzi breakdown: 干 = to interfere; 预 = to participate/in advance

Meaning

To intervene; intervention. Involvement in others' affairs, often with authority.

Used when an authority or external party becomes involved in a situation to influence the outcome. Common in political, medical, and social contexts. Often implies that intervention may be unwelcome.

Examples

1. 政府不应该过度干预市场经济。 The government should not excessively intervene in the market economy.
2. 心理干预可以帮助患者康复。 Psychological intervention can help patients recover.
3. 父母不应该过多干预孩子的交友。 Parents shouldn't interfere too much in their children's friendships.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, psychology, family

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 这需要专业干预。(This requires professional intervention.)
• 请不要干预我的决定。(Please don't interfere with my decision.)

Don't Say

• 干预一下帮我 (干预 implies authoritative involvement, not casual help — use 帮忙 for regular assistance)

Origin & History

Compound of 干 (to interfere) + 预 (in advance, to participate), meaning to interfere by getting involved.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal