Definition
反扑 means 'to counterattack' or 'to strike back' after an initial defeat or setback. It is commonly used in military contexts (an enemy regrouping for another attack) and in sports (a team fighting back after falling behind). The verb implies an aggressive, often urgent response, not just a simple return. As an HSK 7 word, it appears in news and formal writing more than everyday conversation.
v.
to counterattackto strike back (after being pushed back or losing ground)
Examples
- ，反扑。Díjūn bèi jī tuì hòu, yòu zǔzhī le xīn de fǎn pū.After the enemy forces were repelled, they organized a new counterattack.
- 反扑，。Xià bàn chǎng tāmen fādòng le měngliè de fǎn pū, lián jìn liǎng qiú.In the second half, they launched a fierce counterattack, scoring two goals in a row.
- ，反扑。Miànduì pīpíng, tā lìkè zuòchū le yǒulì de fǎn pū.Facing criticism, he immediately made a forceful counterattack.
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