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碰到
pèngdào
Description
“碰到”的意思是遇到某个人或某件事，常常是没有计划的。
"碰到" means to meet someone or something, often unexpectedly.
它也可以表示身体轻轻接触到东西。
It can also mean to lightly touch something with the body.
Meanings
碰到pèngdào
to run into, to meet by chance
我今天在路上碰到了老朋友。
I ran into an old friend on the road today.
碰到pèngdào
to encounter (a problem or situation)
工作中我碰到了一个难题。
I encountered a difficult problem at work.
碰到pèngdào
to touch, to bump into (physically)
别碰到那个热锅。
Don't touch that hot pan.
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Notes
- Etymology
碰 (to bump/touch) + 到 (resultative marker showing the action reached its target).
- Nuance
碰到 stresses chance encounters; 遇到 is more neutral and slightly more formal.
In videos
“现在如果我碰到一个20岁的年轻人”
“我也是第一次碰到这个情况”
“我在龙山寺的时候就可以碰到日本人，”
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