touch upon; reach; affect
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to touch upon; to reach; to affect
formalOften used with abstract things like topics, problems, inner feelings, or sensitive issues. It implies a profound or impactful contact.
Zhè这
fān番
jiān尖
ruì锐
de的
pī批
píng评
chù触
jí及
le了
tā他
de的
tòng痛
chù处
。
This sharp criticism touched a nerve.
Tā他
bù不
gǎn敢
chù触
jí及
wèn问
tí题
de的
yào要
hài害
。
He didn't dare to get to the heart of the matter.
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Zhè这
piān篇
bào报
dào道
chù触
jí及
le了
shè社
huì会
shēn深
céng层
máo矛
dùn盾
。
This report touched upon deep-seated social contradictions.
Zhè这
xiàng项
gǎi改
gé革
chù触
jí及
le了
jì既
dé得
lì利
yì益
jí集
tuán团
。
This reform affected the vested interest groups.
Nǐ你
de的
huí回
dá答
gēn根
běn本
méi没
yǒu有
chù触
jí及
wèn问
tí题
de的
hé核
xīn心
。
Your answer didn't even touch upon the core of the issue.