攻 Stroke Order — How to Write 攻
攻 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 攵, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
攻 Radical and Character Components
攻 is a phono-semantic compound: 攵 (rap) carries the meaning, while 工 indicates the sound.
Radical: 攵 + 3 more strokes
攻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gōng
Meanings of 攻 in Chinese
1
gōng攻
To attack, assault, or seize; opposite of defend. Also used to describe tackling a key problem or challenge.
科研团队正在努力攻关，争取早日突破技术瓶颈。
The research team is working diligently to overcome key challenges, aiming to break through technological bottlenecks as soon as possible.
To criticize, to refute or denounce (an opinion or behavior).
当他的不当言论发表后，立刻遭到大家群起而攻之
When his inappropriate remarks were published, they were immediately met with widespread criticism from everyone.
To combat or treat an ailment by using a method that might seem counterintuitive or similar to the problem itself, such as 'fighting fire with fire' in a medical context.
医生提议以热攻热，用姜汤来发汗退烧。
The doctor suggested combating the heat with heat, using ginger soup to induce sweating and reduce the fever.
To concentrate on studying or researching a subject deeply and diligently.
她正在攻读博士学位。
She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree.
Common Words and Phrases with 攻
1
A military tactic of attacking a city to lure out and destroy enemy reinforcements.
为了在一次关键战役中取得决定性胜利，指挥官巧妙地运用了攻城打援的战术，成功削弱了对方的有生力量。
To achieve a decisive victory in a crucial battle, the commander skillfully employed the 'siege and relief' tactic, successfully weakening the opponent's effective strength.
2
To learn from others' strengths or mistakes to correct one's own shortcomings; to overcome one's own errors by observing others.
一位经验丰富的玉雕师在创作作品时，总是精心攻错，力求每一处细节都臻于完美。
An experienced jade carver, when creating their work, always meticulously refines it, striving for perfection in every detail.
3
to attack; to assault (a place or enemy)
勇士们决定攻打敌人的堡垒，夺回被占领的土地。
The warriors decided to attack the enemy's fortress to reclaim the occupied land.
4
To specialize in a subject, often for a degree, or to diligently study/research.
她决定攻读生物学博士学位，以深入研究基因编辑技术。
She decided to pursue a Ph.D. in biology to conduct in-depth research on gene editing technology.
5
To tackle key problems or make breakthroughs, often through concerted efforts.
研究团队正在攻关这项前沿技术，希望能尽快取得突破。
The research team is currently working hard to tackle this cutting-edge technology, hoping to achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible.
6
to launch an offensive or attack, either physically or verbally
野猫会攻击闯入它领地的其他动物。
Wild cats will attack other animals that intrude on their territory.
7
Aggression; a psychobiological capacity, either innate or reactive to frustration, leading to overt destructive acts, fighting, and harming others, or covert hostility.
儿童早期的攻击行为通常是探索环境的一种方式，需要正确的引导
Early aggressive behavior in children is often a way of exploring their environment and requires proper guidance.
8
To storm fortifications; to tackle tough problems or overcome challenges with great effort.
科研团队正在攻坚一项新能源技术，希望能尽快取得突破。
The research team is working hard to overcome a challenging new energy technology, hoping to achieve breakthroughs soon.
9
storming of heavily fortified positions
这项科研项目是一场漫长的攻坚战，需要团队成员的耐心和毅力。
This scientific research project is a long and arduous battle, requiring the patience and perseverance of the team members.
10
To rake up someone's past or faults and attack them, often due to personal or factional conflicts.
在公司年会上，为了争夺晋升机会，一些同事开始互相攻讦，揭短拆台。
At the company's annual meeting, in order to compete for promotion opportunities, some colleagues began to attack each other by exposing flaws and undermining reputations.
11
To capture (a place) or overcome (a difficulty).
科学家们经过多年努力，终于攻克了这项技术难题。
After years of effort, the scientists finally overcame this technical difficulty.
12
strategy guide or walkthrough
探险队正在制定攻略，准备尽快占领这片未被开发的的区域。
The expedition team is formulating a strategy, preparing to quickly occupy this undeveloped area.
13
to censure or impeach; to accuse
因为项目延期，团队领导受到了下属们的攻难。
The team leader faced harsh criticism from his subordinates due to the project's delay.
14
To break through or breach (a barrier, defense, or stronghold).
经过团队的不懈努力，他们终于攻破了这项技术难关。
After the team's unremitting efforts, they finally broke through this technical barrier.
More words with 攻
- huǒ火gōng攻fire attack
- jiā夹gōng攻attack from both sides
- měng猛gōng攻Fierce attack, Assault
- qiǎng抢gōng攻preemptive attack, swift assault
- yáng佯gōng攻a feint attack; a fake attack
- zhù助gōng攻assist
- wéi围gōng攻Siege, Besiege
- lì力gōng攻attack fiercely
- yǎng仰gōng攻attack uphill, uphill attack
- zhuān专gōng攻specialize in, major in
- zǒng总gōng攻General offensive, All-out attack
- qián钳xíng形gōng攻shì势A pincer movement
- jìn进gōng攻attack, offense
- dǐ抵jìn近gōng攻jī击Close-quarters assault
- gōng攻chéng城Siege, Attack a city
- gōng攻rù入penetrate, break into
- gōng攻shì势offensive, attack
- fēi非gōng攻Non-aggression, Anti-offensive warfare
- gōng攻fáng防attack and defense, offense and defense
- gōng攻xià下capture, take
Idioms with 攻
- gōng攻chéng城duó夺dì地conquer cities and seize territory
- gōng攻chéng城lüè略dì地conquer cities and seize land
- gōng攻qí其bù不bèi备attack when unprepared
- gōng攻qí其wú无bèi备attack when unprepared
- gōng攻shǒu守tóng同méng盟pact among wrongdoers to protect each other
- gōng攻wú无bù不kè克all-conquering and ever-victorious
- gōng攻xīn心wèi为shàng上undermine morale is the superior strategy
- bù不gōng攻zì自pò破collapse on its own
- dà大jǔ举jìn进gōng攻launch a large-scale attack
- dà大sì肆gōng攻jī击wantonly attack or criticize fiercely
- fǎn反gōng攻dǎo倒suàn算counterattack and settle scores
- lǐ里wài外jiā夹gōng攻attack from inside and out
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Open the tool →Questions about 攻
What does 攻 mean in Chinese?
攻 (gōng) means “To attack, assault, or seize” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 攻?
攻 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 攻 have?
攻 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 攻?
攻 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 攵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 攻?
The radical of 攻 is 攵, and 攻 is a phono-semantic compound.