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March 24, 2026
接触(接觸)jiēchù(jie1chu4)
接触 (jie1 chu4) means to come into contact with someone or something physically or metaphorically. It is used in contexts such as personal interactions, professional networking, or when discussing exposure to new ideas or experiences.
Strokes24Frequency#1731DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 接触 is often used in educational settings to describe students 'coming into contact' with different subjects or cultures, reflecting the value placed on experiential learning and exposure.
Memory Tip
Imagine a hand reaching out to touch a doorbell. '接' (jie) looks like two hands coming together, while '触' (chu) has a 'touching' element with the hand radical. Visualize this scene to remember that 接触 means 'to touch' or 'to contact'.
Meanings of 接触
jiēchù(jie1chu4)
1to touch
2to contact
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About 接触
接触Simplified
接觸Traditional
24Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1731Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
接触 (jiēchù) vs 触碰 (chùpèng) — use 接触 for broader interactions or exposure, while 触碰 implies a more physical or tactile contact.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 接触 with other verbs that also mean 'to contact', such as 联系 (lian2 xi), which implies a more ongoing communication. Note that 接触 is more about the act of touching or meeting rather than establishing a relationship.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 5, students should focus on using 接触 in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It connects well with other vocabulary related to interaction, like 交流 (jiao1 liu2) meaning 'to exchange' or 'to communicate'.
Common Mistakes
A frequent error is to use 接触 only in physical contexts, neglecting its metaphorical meanings. For example, saying '我接触了这个人' is correct for 'I contacted this person', but learners might mistakenly use it only for physical touch.
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接触 (jie1 chu4) means to come into contact with someone or something physically or metaphorically. It is used in contexts such as personal interactions, professional networking, or when discussing exposure to new ideas or experiences.
When to use 接触
Learners often confuse 接触 with other verbs that also mean 'to contact', such as 联系 (lian2 xi), which implies a more ongoing communication. Note that 接触 is more about the act of touching or meeting rather than establishing a relationship.
接触 or something close to it
接触 (jiēchù) vs 触碰 (chùpèng) — use 接触 for broader interactions or exposure, while 触碰 implies a more physical or tactile contact.
What learners get wrong
A frequent error is to use 接触 only in physical contexts, neglecting its metaphorical meanings. For example, saying '我接触了这个人' is correct for 'I contacted this person', but learners might mistakenly use it only for physical touch.
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Grammar Patterns of 接触
接触 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我____到一些非常聪明的哈佛和耶鲁的学生。
I came into contact with very bright Harvard and Yale students.
Example Sentences for 接触 (10)
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我接触到一些非常聪明的哈佛和耶鲁的学生。
wǒ jiē chù dào yī xiē fēi cháng cōng míng de hā fó hé yé lǔ de xué shēng。
I came into contact with very bright Harvard and Yale students.
