逆袭

Traditional: 逆襲

nì xí

Dictionary entry

to counterattack; to strike back

What does 逆袭 mean?

逆袭 (nì xí) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to counterattack; to strike back

2(neologism, attested by 2008) (of an underdog) to go on the offensive; to make an improbable comeback

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逆nìcontrary · opposite 袭xí(bound form) to raid; to attack · (bound form) to continue the pattern; to perpetuate

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逆袭

nì xí

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