接触 (jiē chù) — to touch (physically); to contact, to get in touch with (people, things, or new experiences)
Definition
Covers both physical touch and getting in touch with people or new experiences. 联系 is mainly about contacting people; 碰 is lighter physical contact or a chance meeting.
verb
to touch (physically)to contactto get in touch with (people, things, or new experiences)
Examples
- 接触，。Qǐng bú yào jiē chù zhè xiē diàn xiàn, hěn wēi xiǎn.Please don't touch these wires — they're very dangerous.
- 接触。Tā tōng guò gōng zuò jiē chù le hěn duō bù tóng de rén.He came into contact with many different people through his work.
- 接触。Duō jiē chù dà zì rán duì shēn tǐ yǒu hǎo chù.Being in touch with nature more often is good for your health.
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