Definition
This noun refers to a military unit deployed for a surprise attack—often translated as 'commandos' or 'surprise force.' It can also be used metaphorically in competitive contexts (business, chess, sports) for an unexpected move that catches opponents off guard. The emphasis is on the element of surprise and unconventional tactics, not just raw force.
n.
surprise forcecommandos (troops used for a sudden, unexpected strike)an ingenious or unexpected move that turns the tables (in competitions, strategy, etc.)
Examples
- 奇兵。Díjūn méi liào dào wǒmen huì pài qí bīng cóng cèyì bāochāo.The enemy didn't expect us to send a surprise force to outflank them from the side.
- 奇兵。Zhè jiā gōngsī zhāopìn réncái de fāngshì kānchēng shāngjiè de qí bīng.This company's way of recruiting talent can be called a surprise move in the business world.
- 奇兵。Xiàngqí gāoshǒu wǎngwǎng kào yì zhāo qí bīng niǔzhuǎn lièshì.Chess masters often turn a losing position around with an ingenious surprise move.
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