进攻 jìngōng to attack
to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack; assault; offense (sports)
How to remember 进攻: 进 enter + 攻 to accuse = to attack.
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How it is used
- To attack / go on the offensive - military or sports - 发起进攻 (fāqǐ jìngōng) to launch an attack; 加强进攻 step up the offense.
- Also figurative for taking the initiative against a problem or rival; opposite of 防守 (fángshǒu, to defend) - 加强防守 (jiāqiáng fángshǒu) tighten the defense.
- 进攻 = the offensive action/going after; 攻击 (gōngjī) is more about striking/assaulting a target (including verbal attacks online).
Example sentences
- 他们进攻了敌人。 Tāmen jìngōng le dírén.They attacked the enemy.