Definition
奔袭 is a formal verb meaning 'to make a long-distance raid' — it combines 奔 (rush, run) and 袭 (attack, raid). It's primarily a military term for a rapid, surprise attack over a significant distance, but you can also use it metaphorically for any sudden, long-distance effort (e.g., a sports team traveling far to compete). The word carries a sense of urgency and purpose.
v.
(military) to make a long-range raid(figurative) to undertake a sudden long-distance effort
Examples
- 奔袭，。Bùduì liányè bēn xí, zài tiānliàng qián dàodá le mùdìdì.The troops conducted a night raid and reached their destination before dawn.
- 奔袭，。Zhè zhī duìwu cóng Běijīng bēn xí dào Shànghǎi, zhǐ yòng le liǎng tiān.This team made a long-distance dash from Beijing to Shanghai in just two days.
- 奔袭。Dírén shìtú bēn xí wǒmen de hòufāng jīdì.The enemy attempted a long-range raid on our rear base.
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