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碰
pèng
Description
“碰”的意思是两个东西接触到一起，可能是不小心，也可能是故意的。
"碰" means two things touch each other, either accidentally or on purpose.
我们也常用“碰”来说见到人或遇到事情。
We also often use "碰" to mean meeting someone or encountering something.
Meanings
碰pèng
to touch; to bump; to knock against
小心，别碰那个杯子。
Be careful, don't touch that cup.
碰到pèngdào
to run into; to meet by chance
我在路上碰到了老朋友。
I ran into an old friend on the road.
碰pèng
to try; to take a chance on something
我想去碰碰运气。
I want to try my luck.
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Notes
- Nuance
碰 implies light or accidental contact; 撞 (zhuàng) suggests a harder, more forceful collision.
- Usage
reduplicated 碰碰 softens the action, as in 碰碰运气 (try one's luck).
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