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突击 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
突击tūjīsudden and violent attackHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7287, Very Hard
突击tūjīassaultHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7287, Very Hard
突击tūjīfig. rushed jobHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7287, Very Hard
突击tūjīconcentrated effort to finish a job quicklyHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7287, Very Hard
tūjī(tu1ji1)tu ji T1
  1. 1sudden and violent attack
  2. 2assault
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March 24, 2026

突击(突擊)tūjī(tu1ji1)

突击 (tū jī) refers to a sudden and violent attack or assault, often used in military contexts. It can also describe a rushed job or concentrated effort to complete a task quickly, highlighting urgency and intensity in the action.

Strokes14Frequency#7287DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

突击 is commonly used in the context of the Chinese military and historical events, reflecting the importance of swift action in both warfare and modern competitive environments, such as exams.

Memory tip

Imagine a soldier 'tugging' (突) at a rope to 'jolt' (击) into action, illustrating a sudden and forceful attack. Visualize a dramatic scene where troops charge forward unexpectedly, embodying the essence of 突击.

Meanings of 突击

tūjī(tu1ji1)
1sudden and violent attack
2assault
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About 突击

突击Simplified
突擊Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

突袭 (tū xí) - use 突击 for a more aggressive, forceful attack, while 突袭 can imply a surprise attack that may not be as intense.

Usage Notes

突击 is often used in military or competitive contexts, but be careful not to use it in overly casual settings. Common collocations include 突击队 (assault team) and 突击考试 (cram for an exam). Remember to use the correct tones; mispronouncing it can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 突击 is not an HSK word, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to actions and strategies. Focus on the nuances of urgency it conveys and practice using it in sentences to describe quick efforts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 突击 with similar-sounding words like 触击 (chùjī), which means to touch or hit lightly. Always remember that 突击 implies a forceful action, while 触击 is much softer.

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Component characters

突tūto dash
HSK 59 strokes穴
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击jīto hit
5 strokes凵
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How to say sudden and violent attack in Chinese

“sudden and violent attack” in Chinese is突击tūjī

突击 (tū jī) refers to a sudden and violent attack or assault, often used in military contexts. It can also describe a rushed job or concentrated effort to complete a task quickly, highlighting urgency and intensity in the action.

When to use 突击

突击 is often used in military or competitive contexts, but be careful not to use it in overly casual settings. Common collocations include 突击队 (assault team) and 突击考试 (cram for an exam). Remember to use the correct tones; mispronouncing it can change the meaning.

突击 or something close to it

突袭 (tū xí) - use 突击 for a more aggressive, forceful attack, while 突袭 can imply a surprise attack that may not be as intense.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 突击 with similar-sounding words like 触击 (chùjī), which means to touch or hit lightly. Always remember that 突击 implies a forceful action, while 触击 is much softer.

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Cultural Notes for 突击

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In Western cultures, the idea of a 'blitz' can relate to sudden, intense campaigns (like a marketing blitz), but it often lacks the violent connotation found in the term 突击.

Frequently asked questions about 突击

Yes, it can describe any situation where a task is tackled suddenly or intensely, such as studying or completing projects.

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