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Expressing 'to attack' or 'to raid' with 袭击 (xíjī)
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Structure
Subject + 袭击 + Target
Explanation
The verb 袭击 (xíjī) means 'to attack' or 'to raid,' typically describing a sudden or surprise assault. It is used in news and military contexts to describe violent incidents or assaults on locations. It can also describe natural forces like storms striking an area.
Examples
昨天晚上那家商店遭到了袭击。
Zuótiān wǎnshang nà jiā shāngdiàn zāodào le xíjī.
That store was attacked last night.
台风袭击了沿海地区，造成了很大损失。
Táifēng xíjī le yánhǎi dìqū, zàochéng le hěn dà sǔnshī.
The typhoon struck the coastal areas, causing great losses.
警方正在调查这起袭击事件。
Jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá zhè qǐ xíjī shìjiàn.
The police are investigating this attack.