袭击
xíjīTraditional: 袭击
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Translation
to attack, to raid, an assault
Word origin
A compound of 袭 (xí, to raid or inherit) and 击 (jī, to strike or hit), combining the senses of a surprise approach and a blow.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 袭 (xí, to raid) + 击 (jī, to strike)
Stroke order
袭
击
Examples
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The enemy launched an attack during the night.
座遭。
The city was subjected to an air raid.
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The police prevented a terrorist attack.
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He suddenly attacked his opponent from behind.
损。
That assault caused serious damage.
袭击 (xí jī) means to attack or raid, or the assault itself, usually implying a sudden or surprise strike. It combines the characters for raiding and striking.
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