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进攻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
进攻jìngōngto attackHSK 7, v, rank #2560, Hard
进攻jìngōngto assaultHSK 7, v, rank #2560, Hard
进攻jìngōngto go on the offensiveHSK 7, v, rank #2560, Hard
进攻jìngōngattackHSK 7, v, rank #2560, Hard
进攻jìngōngassaultHSK 7, v, rank #2560, Hard
进攻jìngōngoffense (sports)HSK 7, v, rank #2560, Hard
jìngōng(jin4gong1) T4
  1. 1to attack
  2. 2to assault
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March 24, 2026
进攻(進攻)jìngōng(jin4gong1)

The term 进攻 (jìn gōng) refers to the act of attacking or going on the offensive, often used in military, sports, or competitive contexts. It conveys a proactive approach, emphasizing the initiative in an attack rather than a defensive posture.

Frequency#2560DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese sports culture, especially in basketball and soccer, 进攻 is a critical concept, reflecting the importance of offensive strategies in winning games. It highlights the value placed on taking the initiative, often celebrated in sports commentary.

Memory Tip

Imagine a soldier (进) 'going in' (进) towards the enemy, with a strong connotation of moving forward to 'attack' (攻). Visualize this soldier charging with determination, representing both the action of 'advancing' and the 'attack' itself.

Meanings of 进攻

jìngōng(jin4gong1)
1to attack
2to assault
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About 进攻

进攻Simplified
進攻Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2560Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 进攻

Quick Contrast

攻击 (gōngjī) vs 进攻 (jìngōng): Use 攻击 when emphasizing the act of assaulting or striking, while 进攻 focuses more on the strategic aspect of initiating an attack.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a soldier (进) 'going in' (进) towards the enemy, with a strong connotation of moving forward to 'attack' (攻). Visualize this soldier charging with determination, representing both the action of 'advancing' and the 'attack' itself.

Usage Notes

It's important to use 进攻 in contexts that imply aggression or initiative, as using it in a passive context can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 进攻策略 (attack strategy) and 进攻队伍 (offensive team), and be cautious with the tone; both characters are pronounced with a falling tone for proper emphasis.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 进攻 connects well with other action verbs and military-related vocabulary. Students should focus on how it fits into discussions about strategies or competitions, enhancing their ability to express dynamic actions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese sports culture, especially in basketball and soccer, 进攻 is a critical concept, reflecting the importance of offensive strategies in winning games. It highlights the value placed on taking the initiative, often celebrated in sports commentary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 进攻 with 防守, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我防守了对手' (I attacked the opponent) instead of '我进攻了对手' (I attacked the opponent) can mislead the intended action.

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Component Characters

进jìnto advance
HSK 27 strokes辶
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攻gōngto attack
HSK 77 strokes攵
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Grammar Patterns of 进攻

进攻 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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比赛形势决定了他们要打防守战而不是____战。

Circumstances dictated that they played a defensive rather than attacking game.

Example Sentences for 进攻 (10)

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比赛形势决定了他们要打防守战而不是进攻战。

bǐ sài xíng shì jué dìng le tā mén yào dǎ fáng shǒu zhàn ér bù shì jìn gōng zhàn。

Circumstances dictated that they played a defensive rather than attacking game.
2
这支武装部队已发动进攻要夺回失去的阵地。

zhè zhī wǔ zhuāng bù duì yǐ fā dòng jìn gōng yào duó huí shī qù de zhèn dì。

The armed forces have launched offensives to recapture lost ground.
3
从这可以避开敌方鱼雷区对敌人发动进攻。

cóng zhè kě yǐ bì kāi dí fāng yú léi qū duì dí rén fā dòng jìn gōng。

It could engage the enemy beyond the range of hostile torpedoes.
4
敌人现在一定在挖掩体，准备迎接进攻。

dí rén xiàn zài yī dìng zài wā yǎn tǐ， ， zhǔn bèi yíng jiē jìn。

The enemy must be digging themselves in now ready for the attack.
5
我们决定在比赛中积极拼抢，大胆进攻。

wǒ mén jué dìng zài bǐ sài zhōng jī jí pīn qiāng， ， dà dǎn jìn。

We decided that in the game we would be physical and aggressive.
6
他们挖好壕沟,等候敌人进攻.

tā mén wā hǎo háo gōu, , děng hòu dí rén jìn.

They dug in and waited for the enemy's attack.
7
最后一次进攻将成千上万的人赶到了泰国。

zuì hòu yī cì jìn gōng jiāng chéng qiān shàng wàn de rén gǎn dào le tài guó。

The last offensive drove thousands of people into Thailand.
8
步兵团可能会使用打了就跑的战术来阻滞进攻部队。

bù bīng tuán kě néng huì shǐ yòng dǎ le jiù pǎo de zhàn shù lái zǔ zhì jìn gōng bù duì。

The infantry would use hit and run tactics to slow attacking forces.
9
他不久将会再次发动进攻，彻底毁掉整个和平进程。

tā bù jiǔ jiāng huì zài cì fā dòng jìn gōng， ， chè dǐ huǐ diào zhěng gè hé píng jìn。

He would soon launch a second offensive, killing off the peace process.
10
民兵组织回复说他们会对任何进攻予以反击。

mín bīng zǔ zhī huí fù shuō tā mén huì duì rèn hé jìn gōng yú yǐ fǎn jī。

The militia responded by saying it would retaliate against any attacks.

Cultural Notes for 进攻

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese sports culture, especially in basketball and soccer, 进攻 is a critical concept, reflecting the importance of offensive strategies in winning games. It highlights the value placed on taking the initiative, often celebrated in sports commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions about 进攻

Yes, 进攻 is frequently used in sports and competitive scenarios to describe offensive plays or strategies.