This is the 3025th most frequent Chinese word.
衝擊
"冲击" means "impact" or "shock."
In this sentence, '衝擊' is used as a noun to describe the impact or force exerted on something, concerning economic hardships affecting industries.
這次的經濟危機對當地產業造成了巨大的衝擊。
This economic crisis has had a significant impact on the local industries.
Here, '衝擊' is used as a verb, depicting a literal physical action where something strongly hits or strikes.
暴風雨衝擊著海岸，帶來了巨浪。
The storm impacts the coast, bringing huge waves.
In this context, '衝擊' is metaphorical, describing an influence or strong emotional reaction elicited by an event or story.