打击 (dǎ jī): to strike, to attack

When he was thirty, he was laid off by his company; this blow left him depressed for a long time.

The government decided to crack down hard on drunk driving to reduce traffic accidents.

After losing the game, the coach didn't scold the players but encouraged them to rise from this setback.

The mudslide had tremendous impact, instantly hitting the village at the foot of the mountain.

The news of her parents' divorce was a heavy blow to her; she cried all night.