攻 (gōng) — to attack (physically); to accuse, to attack verbally; to study intensively (in 攻读)
Definition
攻 (gōng) is the verb root 'to attack' — both physical (capture a fortress) and verbal (attack a policy). It pairs with 击 as 攻击 for direct assault, or with 读 to mean 'study intensively.'
verb
to attack (physically)to accuseto attack verballyto study intensively (in 攻读)
Easily confused
- 左zuǒlook-alikeleft (direction, side)
- 供gōngsound-aliketo provide, to supply
- 枚méilook-alike(classifier) for small, flat, or round objects (coins, rings, badges, medals, pearls, etc.)
- 宫gōngsound-alikepalace
- 公gōngsound-alikepublic; common; collectively owned
- 功gōngsound-alikeachievement; meritorious deed; contribution
Examples
- 。Tā men lián yè gōng zhàn le dí rén de yào sài.They attacked and captured the enemy's fortress overnight.
- 。Fǎn duì pài zài biàn lùn zhōng měng liè gōng jī zhèng fǔ zhèng cè.The opposition fiercely attacked the government's policies during the debate.
- ，。Tā zhèng zài gōng dú bó shì xué wèi, fēi cháng yòng gōng.He is studying intensively for his PhD, very diligently.
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