pū​xí

to pounce on

pū​xí to pounce on

  1. to throw oneself at
    to throw oneself at; to pounce on; to rush toward a target; to bend or lean over a surface
  2. to attack
    (bound form) to launch a surprise attack or raid; to strike without warning, as in 袭击 xí​jī or 偷袭 tōu​xí

pū​xí to hit

  1. to assault the senses
    (of a smell, wind, etc.) to blow against one's face or rush toward one's nose
  2. to waft
    to blow towards or settle upon a person, usually used for a fragrance or cold air; to permeate