触及 (chù jí) — to touch upon, to involve (a sensitive topic or issue)
Definition
触及 is a formal written verb meaning to touch, reach, or affect something (often sensitive, abstract, or far-reaching) — stronger than 涉及 and more concrete than 影响. Common in journalism, law, and academic prose, not everyday speech.
verb
to touch uponto involve (a sensitive topic or issue)
Examples
- 触及。Tā de huà chù jí le wèn tí de běn zhì.His words touched upon the essence of the problem.
- 触及。Zhè jiàn shì chù jí dào le hěn duō rén de lì yì.This matter has affected many people's interests.
- 触及。Tǎo lùn zhōng tā shǐ zhōng bù gǎn chù jí nà ge mǐn gǎn huà tí.Throughout the discussion, he never dared to touch upon that sensitive topic.
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