拍击 (pāi jī) — to beat, to batter (of waves, wind, rain, etc.)

Definition

A vivid verb meaning 'to beat or batter against' — used for natural forces like waves, wind, or rain striking a surface. Often pairs with 着 in ongoing descriptions of weather or water hitting something.

verb

to beatto batter (of waves, wind, rain, etc.)

Examples

拍击。
Hǎi làng měng liè de pāi jī zhe yán shí.
The waves are battering against the rocks violently.
拍击。
Yǔ shuǐ bù tíng dì pāi jī zhe chuāng hu.
The rain keeps battering against the window.
拍击，。
Dà fēng pāi jī zhe qí zhì, fā chū hū hū de xiǎng shēng.
The strong wind beats against the flag, making a whirring sound.

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