侵袭

侵襲

qīnxí

verb #17,222

Meanings

1 to invade
2 to assail
3 onslaught

Characters

to invade; to encroach

to attack; to raid

Examples

HSK 6

病毒正在侵袭他的免疫系统。

Bìngdú zhèngzài qīnxí tā de miǎnyì xìtǒng.

The virus is attacking his immune system.

HSK 7-9

寒流侵袭了整个北方地区。

Hánliú qīnxí le zhěnggè běifāng dìqū.

A cold wave assailed the entire northern region.

Tips

usage

侵袭 is often used for natural forces (cold, disease, pests) attacking. Compare 侵略 which implies military/political aggression, and 袭击 which is a sudden attack.

Stroke Order

侵 qīn

袭 xí