Chinese
xíjī
Meaning: to attack; to raid; to surprise
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

敵軍在深夜對我方營地發動了突如其來的襲擊。
敌军在深夜对我方营地发动了突如其来的袭击。
The enemy launched a sudden attack on our camp in the middle of the night.
暴風雨猛烈地襲擊了沿海地區。
The storm lashed the coastal areas violently.
敵軍發起了突然襲擊。
The enemy army launched a sudden attack.
那群狼以兇殘的方式襲擊了羊群。
That pack of wolves attacked the flock of sheep in a brutal manner.
海盜襲擊了一艘商船。
Pirates attacked a merchant ship.

Usage Notes

Used for sudden, unexpected military attacks or metaphorical 'attacks' like natural disasters.

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