Chinese
láixí
Meaning: to attack; to strike (of natural disasters, cold waves, etc.)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

氣象局預報強烈颱風即將來襲。
气象局预报强烈台风即将来袭。
The weather bureau predicts a strong typhoon will strike soon.
颱風來襲,出海的船隻紛紛進港避風。
When the typhoon hit, the ships at sea returned to port one after another to take shelter.
颱風來襲,低窪地區要嚴防淹水。
With a typhoon approaching, low-lying areas must strictly guard against flooding.
颱風來襲時,低窪地區應嚴防海水倒灌。
When a typhoon strikes, low-lying areas should strictly guard against seawater backflow.
颱風來襲時,強勁的風勢把路邊的樹木都吹倒了。
When the typhoon hit, the strong wind blew down the trees on the roadside.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for the arrival or impact of adverse weather or enemy forces.

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