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接触
jiēchù
Description
“接触”是指两个东西碰在一起，或者人和人开始来往、了解。
"接触" means two things touching each other, or people starting to interact and get to know each other.
我们常说“接触新事物”，意思是开始认识、了解新的东西。
We often say "接触新事物", meaning to begin to know and understand new things.
Meanings
接触jiēchù
to come into contact; to touch
两根电线不能接触。
Two wires must not touch.
接触jiēchù
to get in touch; to have dealings with
我最近开始接触新工作。
I have recently started working on a new job.
接触jiēchù
contact; exposure
他和外国人有很多接触。
He has a lot of contact with foreigners.
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Notes
- Etymology
接 (to join/connect) + 触 (to touch) — literally 'join and touch'.
- Nuance
接触 covers both physical touching and social/informational contact, unlike 碰 (only physical).
In videos
“大家也比较不太会接触到的乐器。”
“我觉得确实周日多和自然接触一点”
“到这里跟齿轮接触的地方也要涂上润滑脂”
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