逆袭

逆襲
nìxí
  1. to counterattack; to strike back
  2. (neologism c. 2008) (of an underdog) to go on the offensive; to make an improbable comeback

CEDICT

neologism

Entry Composition

1 逆 nì
  1. contrary
  2. opposite
  3. backwards
  4. to go against
  5. to oppose
  6. to betray
  7. to rebel
2 袭 xí
  1. (bound form) to raid; to attack
  2. (bound form) to continue the pattern; to perpetuate
  3. (literary) classifier for suits of clothing or sets of bedding