冲击
A strong effect or influence on a situation, often a sudden and powerful one. It can also refer to a physical collision or attack.
Examples
3 of 5全球化对本土文化产生了深远的冲击。
Globalization has had a profound impact on local cultures.
新政策的实施将对房地产市场造成冲击。
The implementation of the new policy will cause a shock to the real estate market.
海浪不断冲击着海岸上的礁石。
The waves kept crashing against the rocks on the coast.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'water' (氵) rushing (冲) and 'hitting' (击). Like a flood hitting a dam.
Quick Quiz
互联网的普及对纸质媒体产生了巨大的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 冲击
Examples
全球化对本土文化产生了深远的冲击。
academicGlobalization has had a profound impact on local cultures.
新政策的实施将对房地产市场造成冲击。
businessThe implementation of the new policy will cause a shock to the real estate market.
海浪不断冲击着海岸上的礁石。
everydayThe waves kept crashing against the rocks on the coast.
这种思想对当时的社会制度构成了严重冲击。
formalThis thought posed a serious challenge to the social system of the time.
面对市场的冲击，小企业需要更灵活。
businessFacing market shocks, small businesses need to be more flexible.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
冲击力
impact force
冲击波
shock wave
心理冲击
psychological impact
Often Confused With
影响 is a general term for influence, while 冲击 implies a more sudden, forceful, or disruptive effect.
Usage Notes
Very useful in IELTS writing for discussing the effects of new technologies or environmental changes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '影响' for everything; '冲击' is better for strong, negative, or sudden changes.
Memory Tip
Think of 'water' (氵) rushing (冲) and 'hitting' (击). Like a flood hitting a dam.
Word Origin
From 'to wash/rushing water' (冲) and 'to strike/hit' (击).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
互联网的普及对纸质媒体产生了巨大的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 冲击
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