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偷袭
tōuxí
Description
偷袭的意思是趁别人没有准备的时候，突然去攻击。
The meaning of 偷袭 is to suddenly attack when the other person is unprepared.
这个词常用在打仗或者游戏里，也可以说悄悄从后面吓人。
This word is often used in war or games, and can also mean sneaking up quietly from behind to scare someone.
Meanings
偷袭tōuxí
to make a surprise attack; sneak attack
敌人晚上偷袭了这个小村子。
The enemy launched a surprise attack on the village at night.
偷袭tōuxí
a surprise attack; ambush
这次偷袭让他们输了比赛。
This surprise attack caused them to lose the game.
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Notes
- Etymology
偷 (secretly, stealthily) + 袭 (attack, raid), i.e. attacking by stealth.
- Nuance
emphasizes the secrecy and surprise, unlike neutral 进攻 (attack openly).
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