joeng4 gung1佯攻
Jyutpingjoeng4 gung1
Yaleyèuhng gūng
Definition
To feint; to make a false or deceptive attack.
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How it's used
Primarily used in military or tactical contexts, this term describes a maneuver designed to deceive an opponent by attacking one area to draw resources away from the actual target. While it can be used metaphorically in sports or business, it retains a formal and strategic tone that distinguishes it from more common words for trickery like 呃 or 扮嘢.
Examples
They used a feint to distract the enemy.
Is this feint meant to cover the main force?
Related words
Common phrases
launch a feint
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