突围

tū wéi
to break out

部队在敌人的包围中突围成功了。

The troops successfully broke out of the enemy's encirclement.


formal

To break out of an encirclement or siege, often in a military context.

他们在敌人重重包围下突围逃生。

They broke out of the enemy's tight encirclement to escape.

This term is often used in military contexts but can also be used metaphorically for escaping difficult situations.

informal

To escape from a difficult or restrictive situation.

他决定突围,离开那个压抑的环境。

He decided to break out and leave that oppressive environment.

In this context, it can refer to escaping from emotional or social constraints.

Collocations

突围而出to break out突围逃生to escape by breaking out

Related Phrases

突围而出phrase
to break out
突围逃生phrase
to escape by breaking out

Pro Tip

Military vs. Metaphorical Use

While '突围' is often used in military contexts, it can also be used metaphorically to describe escaping from any restrictive situation.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the context when using '突围' to determine whether it refers to a literal military breakout or a metaphorical escape.

Word Origin

The term is composed of '突' (to break through) and '围' (encirclement), literally meaning to break out of an encirclement.

Usage Notes

While primarily used in military contexts, it can also be used metaphorically to describe escaping from any restrictive situation.

Word Breakdown

to break through
root
+
encirclement
root
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