Definition
触及 means 'to touch upon' or 'to involve' — used for abstract or sensitive topics (a problem, an issue, a taboo), not for physical touch (which is 摸 mō). It is a formal verb often found in discussions of problems, interests, or boundaries, and can imply reaching something fundamental or sensitive.
v.
to touch uponto involve (a sensitive topic or issue)
Examples
- 触及。Tā de huà chù jí le wèntí de běnzhì.His words touched upon the essence of the problem.
- 触及。Zhè jiàn shì chù jí dào le hěnduō rén de lìyì.This matter has affected many people's interests.
- 触及。Tǎolùn zhōng tā shǐzhōng bù gǎn chù jí nà ge mǐngǎn huàtí.Throughout the discussion, he never dared to touch upon that sensitive topic.
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