Definition
涉及 means 'to involve, to relate to' and is neutral, used for topics, issues, or areas that are connected to something. It's broader than 牵扯/牵涉 (which imply negative involvement or implication) and more formal than 有关 (日常用语). Unlike 提及 (to mention), 涉及 doesn't require actively bringing up a subject — it just indicates a connection.
verb
to involveto relate toto touch upon (a topic)
Easily confused
- 设计shè jìsound-alike(verb) to design, to plan
- 射击shè jīsound-aliketo shoot, to fire (a gun)
Examples
- 涉及。Zhè cì diàochá shè jí le duō gè bùmén.This investigation involved multiple departments.
- 涉及。Zhège wèntí shè jí ānquán fāngmiàn de wèntí.This issue touches upon safety-related problems.
- 涉及。Zhè fèn bàogào bú shè jí rènhé jīmì xìnxī.This report does not involve any confidential information.
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