zuk1 kap6觸及触及
Jyutpingzuk1 kap6
Yalejūk kahp
Definition
To reach or touch upon, physically or metaphorically.
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How it's used
This verb is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as safety warnings, legal documents, or academic discussions. In casual daily speech, people almost always prefer using 掂到 or 摸到 instead. Using 觸及 in a relaxed conversation can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a manual.
Examples
Don't let the kids touch these things.
Did your speech touch upon the core issue?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this word interchangeably with physical contact like touching a person or an object with hands, but it is better reserved for abstract concepts or safety-related access. For simple physical contact, stick to 掂到.
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Grammar guides
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