袭击 (xí jī) — to attack (especially a surprise attack or raid)
Definition
袭击 (xí jī) emphasizes a sudden, surprise attack — a raid or ambush — rather than open combat. Compared with 攻击, it's more covert and unexpected; 进攻 is the broad offensive.
verb
to attack (especially a surprise attack or raid)
Examples
- 袭击。Dí rén xí jī le wǒ men de jī dì.The enemy attacked our base.
- 袭击。Zhè cì xí jī zào chéng duō rén shòu shāng.This attack caused many injuries.
- 袭击。Láng qún xí jī le nóng chǎng.The wolf pack attacked the farm.
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