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反击 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
反击fǎnjīto strike backHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #5234, Very Hard
反击fǎnjīto beat backHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #5234, Very Hard
反击fǎnjīto counterattackHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #5234, Very Hard
fǎnjī(fan3ji1)fan ji T3
  1. 1to strike back
  2. 2to beat back
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March 24, 2026

反击(反擊)fǎnjī(fan3ji1)

反击 (fǎn jī) means to strike back or counterattack, often in a confrontational or defensive context. This term is frequently used in discussions about sports, military actions, or debates where a response is made against an initial attack or criticism.

Strokes9Frequency#5234DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 反击 can be seen in the context of martial arts, where practitioners are trained not only to defend but also to counterattack effectively, embodying the philosophy of balance in conflict.

Memory tip

Imagine you are in a boxing ring (the character 反 has a box-like shape) and your opponent throws a punch at you. Instead of just dodging, you strike back (击) with a powerful counterpunch, turning the tables in your favor. The sound 'fan' can remind you of 'fan the flames' as you retaliate.

Meanings of 反击

fǎnjī(fan3ji1)
1to strike back
2to beat back
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反击Simplified
反擊Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

反击 (fǎnjī) vs 抵抗 (dǐkàng) — use 反击 when emphasizing a counterattack in response to an aggression, while 抵抗 focuses on resisting or standing against an opponent.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone; the third tone (反) can sometimes be confused with the second tone. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts but tends to have a more serious connotation. Common collocations include 反击敌人 (counterattack the enemy) or 反击批评 (counterattack criticism).

HSK Study Tips

反击 is relevant for HSK level 6 learners, as it involves complex ideas of confrontation and response. Students should focus on similar verbs of action and their contexts, as well as expanding vocabulary related to conflict and resolution.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 反击 with 防御 (defense), thinking they mean the same thing. An incorrect example would be saying '我需要反击' (I need to defend), which should instead be '我需要防御'.

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Component characters

反fǎncontrary
HSK 54 strokes又
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击jīto hit
5 strokes凵
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How to say to strike back in Chinese

“to strike back” in Chinese is反击fǎnjī

反击 (fǎn jī) means to strike back or counterattack, often in a confrontational or defensive context. This term is frequently used in discussions about sports, military actions, or debates where a response is made against an initial attack or criticism.

When to use 反击

Be careful with the tone; the third tone (反) can sometimes be confused with the second tone. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts but tends to have a more serious connotation. Common collocations include 反击敌人 (counterattack the enemy) or 反击批评 (counterattack criticism).

反击 or something close to it

反击 (fǎnjī) vs 抵抗 (dǐkàng) — use 反击 when emphasizing a counterattack in response to an aggression, while 抵抗 focuses on resisting or standing against an opponent.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 反击 with 防御 (defense), thinking they mean the same thing. An incorrect example would be saying '我需要反击' (I need to defend), which should instead be '我需要防御'.

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No, while it can be used in military contexts, it is also commonly used in sports and in everyday conversations regarding debates or arguments.

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