Definition
攻关 (gōng guān) means 'to tackle a key problem' (figurative) or 'to storm a strategic pass' (literal). It is very similar to 攻克 (gōng kè), but 攻关 emphasizes the 'key problem' (关 = pass/barrier) and is often used in technical or project contexts. 突破 (tū pò) focuses on breaking through a barrier or limit, while 过关 (guò guān) means passing a test or checkpoint.
verb
to tackle a key problemto overcome a difficult challenge (figurative)to storm a strategic pass (literal)
Easily confused
- 公关gōng guānsound-alikepublic relations (the field or department)
Examples
- 攻关。Tuánduì chéngyuán zhèngzài gōng guān zhège jìshù nántí.The team members are tackling this technical problem.
- 攻关。Wǒmen bìxū gōng guān jǐ ge héxīn wèntí cáinéng wánchéng xiàngmù.We must overcome several core issues to complete the project.
- 攻关。Èrzhàn shí zhè zhī bùduì céng duōcì gōng guān díjūn yàosài.During WWII, this unit stormed enemy fortresses many times.
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