接触

jiēchù

Traditional: 接觸

#1883 of 5,000 Core 5000

Translation

to come into contact with, to get in touch, contact

Word origin

A compound of 接 (jiē, to join, to connect) and 触 (chù, to touch), together meaning to come into touch or contact.

Origin
compound
Root
接 (jiē, to join) + 触 (chù, to touch)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 接

Stroke order for 触

Examples

This is the first time I have come into contact with this kind of work.

They have started to get in touch recently.

Please avoid skin contact with chemicals.

I have a lot of contact with foreign clients.

Children should have more contact with nature.

接触 (jiē chù) means to come into contact with, whether physically touching or making acquaintance with people and ideas. It covers both literal touch and figurative exposure.

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This word is part of lesson 38.