反击

反擊

fǎnjī

verb HSK 7-9 #5,234

Meanings

1 to counterattack; to fight back
2 counterattack

Characters

reverse; opposite; anti-

to strike; to hit

Literally 'to strike back.'

Examples

球队在下半场发起了猛烈的反击。

Qiúduì zàixià bànchǎng fāqǐ le měngliè de fǎnjī.

The team launched a fierce counterattack in the second half.

面对质疑，她进行了有力的反击。

Miànduì zhìyí, tā jìnxíng le yǒulì de fǎnjī.

Facing doubts, she mounted a strong counterattack.

Tips

usage

反击 is used both literally (military/sports counterattack) and figuratively (responding to criticism). In gaming, 反击 often refers to a comeback or counter-play.

In Pop Culture

绝地反击 Juédì Fǎnjī

Desperate Counterattack

common sports/gaming phrase meaning a comeback from an impossible position

Stroke Order

反 fǎn

击 jī