袭
attack; follow; follow suit; surname Xi
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to attack by surprise; to raid
Commonly used in military, security, and natural disaster contexts. Replace ～ with the headword in examples.
The troops launched a night raid on the enemy positions.
The city was hit by an air raid, causing many casualties.
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The thief sneak-raided several households in the residential area under cover of night.
The enemy tried to seize this strategic location by raid but was repelled.
The biting cold air attacks people, making them can't help wrapping their coats tighter.
noun
surname Xi
formalA rare traditional Chinese surname.
Professor Xi will come to our school to give an academic lecture today.
My new colleague has the surname Xi, you can call him Mr. Xi.
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The Xi family was a prominent local noble family during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Do you know the classmate named Xi Ming? He is the study committee member of our class.
The origin of the Xi surname can be traced back to the fiefdom names in ancient times.
verb
to copy; to follow; to continue tradition
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, now often used in phrases like 抄袭, 因循沿袭.
Some students like to copy others' homework to cope with the teacher.
This dynasty followed the old system and did not carry out any reforms.
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We should follow the excellent traditions of our predecessors and move forward.
This company's business model completely uses the mature foreign templates.
His writing style clearly inherits the characteristics of the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties.
measure word
set (of clothing)
literaryA classical and formal measure word, now rarely used in daily spoken Chinese except in formal shopping contexts.
Mom bought me a set of cotton-padded clothes as a birthday gift.
This clothing store is selling a set of suit at a discount.
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He ordered a set of high-end cashmere overcoat to attend the dinner party.
We will receive a set of unified camouflage uniforms during military training.
Grandma knitted a set of beautiful knitted suits for her granddaughter.