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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
抨击pēngjīto attack (verbally or in writing)HSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #14060, Very Hard
pēngjī(peng1ji1)peng ji T1
  1. 1to attack (verbally or in writing)
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March 24, 2026

抨击(抨擊)pēngjī(peng1ji1)

The term 抨击 (pēngjī) means to attack or criticize someone or something, especially in a verbal or written context. It is commonly used in discussions about media, politics, or social issues where strong opinions are expressed. The nuance often implies a forceful or aggressive critique.

Strokes13Frequency#14060DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese media, 抨击 is often seen in political commentary where public figures or policies are scrutinized. The concept of public criticism reflects the broader societal discussion about accountability and governance in China.

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Imagine a strong wind ('pēng') hitting a large rock ('jī'). Just as the wind attacks the rock, the word 抨击 represents a verbal attack. Visualize a journalist using bold words to strike critics, making the pronunciation 'pēngjī' stick in your mind.

Meanings of 抨击

pēngjī(peng1ji1)
1to attack (verbally or in writing)
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抨击Simplified
抨擊Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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批评 (pīpíng) - use 抨击 for a more aggressive or forceful critique compared to the more neutral批评.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when using 抨击, as it carries a strong connotation of aggression. It's often used in more formal or serious contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 抨击政府 (attack the government) or 抨击政策 (criticize policies).

HSK Study Tips

While 抨击 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to opinions and discussions, such as 观点 (point of view) and 评论 (commentary). Students should focus on understanding the implications of vocal criticism in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 抨击 with 赞扬 (zànyáng), which means to praise. For example, saying '我想要 抨击 这个人' (I want to praise this person) would be incorrect; the correct term for praise would be 赞扬.

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Component characters

抨pēngto impeach; to criticize
8 strokes扌
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击jīto hit
5 strokes凵
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How to say to attack (verbally or in writing) in Chinese

“to attack (verbally or in writing)” in Chinese is抨击pēngjī

The term 抨击 (pēngjī) means to attack or criticize someone or something, especially in a verbal or written context. It is commonly used in discussions about media, politics, or social issues where strong opinions are expressed. The nuance often implies a forceful or aggressive critique.

When to use 抨击

Be mindful of the tone when using 抨击, as it carries a strong connotation of aggression. It's often used in more formal or serious contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 抨击政府 (attack the government) or 抨击政策 (criticize policies).

抨击 or something close to it

批评 (pīpíng) - use 抨击 for a more aggressive or forceful critique compared to the more neutral批评.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 抨击 with 赞扬 (zànyáng), which means to praise. For example, saying '我想要 抨击 这个人' (I want to praise this person) would be incorrect; the correct term for praise would be 赞扬.

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No, 抨击 can be used in both verbal and written forms of communication, but it often conveys a stronger sense of criticism.

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