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接触 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
接触jiēchùto touchHSK 5, v, rank #1731, Hard
接触jiēchùto contactHSK 5, v, rank #1731, Hard
接触jiēchùaccessHSK 5, v, rank #1731, Hard
接触jiēchùin touch withHSK 5, v, rank #1731, Hard
jiēchù(jie1chu4) T1
  1. 1to touch
  2. 2to contact
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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.

Frequency#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
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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.

Memory Mnemonic

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'.

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'.

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.

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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Component Characters

接jiēto receive
HSK 311 strokes扌
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触chùto touch
13 strokes角
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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.
2
我是献血者，我不能冒任何接触传染的危险。

wǒ shì xiàn xiě zhě， ， wǒ bù néng mào rèn hé jiē chù chuán rǎn de wēi。

I'm a blood donor; I can't risk any contagion.
3
鲍勃·马利让他们首次接触到了雷盖音乐。

bào bó· · mǎ lì ràng tā mén shǒu cì jiē chù dào le léi gài yīn。

Bob Marley provided them with their first taste of Reggae music.
4
我要是早点接触到摄影技术就好了。

wǒ yào shì zǎo diǎn jiē chù dào shè yǐng jì shù jiù hǎo le。

I wish I'd discovered photography when I was younger.
5
我虽然性格极为内敛，但喜欢和人接触。

wǒ suī rán xìng gé jí wéi nèi liǎn， ， dàn xǐ huān hé rén jiē。

Even though I'm quite a reserved person, I like meeting people.
6
已接触过100多个买主或投资人，不过没人愿意接受。

yǐ jiē chù guò100 100 duō gè mǎi zhǔ huò tóu zī， rén ， bù guò méi rén yuàn yì。

Over 100 buyers or investors were approached, but there were no takers.
7
两名男性之间发生的双方自愿的性接触可能会构成犯罪。

liǎng míng nán xìng zhī jiān fā shēng de shuāng fāng zì yuàn de xìng jiē chù kě néng huì gòu chéng fàn zuì。

Consensual sexual contact between two males can be a criminal activity.
8
双方只会通过中间人间接接触。

shuāng fāng zhī huì tōng guò zhōng jiān rén jiān jiē jiē chù。

The two sides would only meet indirectly, through middlemen.
9
那种病毒不会通过接触或握手传染.

nà zhǒng bìng dú bù huì tōng guò jiē chù huò wò shǒu chuán rǎn.

The virus is not passed on through touching or shaking hands.
10
他报告说两个形迹可疑的人曾跟卡伦德接触过。

tā bào gào shuō liǎng gè xíng jì kě yí de rén zēng gēn kǎ lún dé jiē chù guò。

He reported that two suspicious-looking characters had approached Callendar.

Cultural Notes for 接触

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 接触

接触 focuses on the act of touching or meeting, while 联系 refers to maintaining communication or connection.