I hit; I suggested
I hit him on the chin.
Ich schlug ihm vor, meinem Rat zu folgen.
I suggested he follow my advice.
Ich schlug Tom.
I beat Tom.
Ich schlug ihr vor, ins Kino zu gehen, sobald er zu Hause wäre.
I suggested she go to the movies as soon as he got home.
I punched him in the face.