进攻 (jìn gōng) — to attack, to go on the offensive

Definition

进攻 is the standard military/sports term for an organized offensive — sustained and strategic, unlike 袭击, which is a surprise raid. Verbal/figurative attack uses 攻击 or 抨击, not 进攻.

verb
to attackto go on the offensive

Examples

  • 进攻
    Tā men zài líng chén jìn gōng.
    They attacked at dawn.
  • 进攻
    Duì fāng de qiú duì cóng yòu biān jìn gōng.
    The opposing team attacked from the right side.
  • 进攻
    Wǒ men jué dìng míng tiān zǎo shàng jìn gōng.
    We decided to attack tomorrow morning.

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