attack cities and seize territory; capture victory or market share
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb phrase
to attack cities and seize territory
formalOriginally a military term describing expansion through warfare.
Gǔ古
dài代
jiàng将
lǐng领
yǐ以
gōng攻
chéng城
lüè略
dì地
wéi为
shǒu首
yào要
mù目
biāo标
。
Ancient generals prioritized attacking cities and seizing territory.
Zhè这
zhī支
jūn军
duì队
nán南
xià下
，
gōng攻
chéng城
lüè略
dì地
，
suǒ所
xiàng向
pī披
mǐ靡
。
This army moved south, capturing cities and lands, sweeping everything before it.
verb phrase
to capture victory or gain advantage; to seize market share or territory in competition
neutralUsed metaphorically in business, sports, or any competitive field.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
tōng通
guò过
chuàng创
xīn新
chǎn产
pǐn品
，
zài在
shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
gōng攻
chéng城
lüè略
dì地
。
This company is capturing market share through innovative products.
Qiú球
duì队
xià下
bàn半
chǎng场
gōng攻
shì势
rú如
cháo潮
，
dà大
yǒu有
gōng攻
chéng城
lüè略
dì地
zhī之
shì势
。
The team's attack in the second half was relentless, showing a strong momentum to seize victory.