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    Expressing 'to counterattack' with 反攻 (fǎngōng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 反攻 + Object/Location

    Explanation

    反攻 (fǎngōng) is a verb and noun meaning "to counterattack" or "counteroffensive," describing a military or strategic attack launched in response to an enemy's assault. It combines 反 (counter/reverse) and 攻 (attack).

    Examples

    • 我军在战斗中成功反攻，夺回了阵地。

      wǒ jūn zài zhàndòu zhōng chénggōng fǎngōng, duóhuí le zhèndì.

      Our forces successfully counterattacked in the battle and recaptured the position.

    • 球队在下半场发起反攻，最终逆转了比分。

      qiúduì zài xià bànchǎng fāqǐ fǎngōng, zuìzhōng nìzhuǎn le bǐfēn.

      The team launched a counterattack in the second half and ultimately reversed the score.

    • 敌人没想到我们会这么快发动反攻。

      dírén méi xiǎngdào wǒmen huì zhème kuài fādòng fǎngōng.

      The enemy didn't expect us to launch a counterattack so quickly.

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