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衝塔

简冲塔 · 繁衝塔

Mandarin · pinyin chōng tǎ

(gaming, esp. MOBA) to recklessly enter the attack range of an enemy tower – a stationary defense structure that automatically fires on intruders – typically resulting in death
(neologism) (slang) to provoke the authorities (e.g. online) at great personal risk

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塔: tǎ · tower, spire, tall building
冲: chōng · soar; pour boiling water over

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1–3 · chong1 ta3

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(Internet slang, Mainland China) to provoke the authorities
(fandom slang) to doxx the identity of virtual YouTubers in real life

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