Meaning
攻击 means to launch an attack or offensive action against someone or something. It can be used in military contexts (physical attacks), verbal contexts (criticism or verbal assault), cyber contexts (computer attacks), or sports (offensive plays). As a noun, it refers to the attack itself.
Usage
攻击 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In military and news reports, it describes physical attacks or strikes. In everyday conversation, it often refers to verbal attacks or harsh criticism. The term is also frequently used in cybersecurity (网络攻击) and sports contexts. It can take objects directly or be used with 对 (duì) to specify the target.
Examples
- 01他们的网站遭到了黑客攻击。.Their website was attacked by hackers.
- 02我们不应该用人身攻击的方式来辩论。.We shouldn't use personal attacks in debates.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次攻击
- 波一波攻击
Common collocations
- 网络攻击cyber attack
- 人身攻击personal attack, ad hominem attack
- 发动攻击to launch an attack
- 遭受攻击to suffer an attack, to be attacked
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to military action. 攻 originally depicted hands working on a task, later specifically attacking. 击 shows a hand striking, combining to emphasize forceful offensive action.