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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to touch' with 触碰 (chùpèng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 触碰 + Object

    Explanation

    触碰 (chùpèng) means "to touch" or "to make contact with." It describes the physical act of reaching out and making contact with something, often with a sense of care or hesitation.

    Examples

    • 请不要触碰博物馆里的展品。

      Qǐng bùyào chùpèng bówùguǎn lǐ de zhǎnpǐn.

      Please do not touch the exhibits in the museum.

    • 她轻轻触碰了一下那朵花的花瓣。

      Tā qīngqīng chùpèng le yīxià nà duǒ huā de huābàn.

      She gently touched the petals of that flower.

    • 这个话题触碰了他心中的伤痛。

      Zhège huàtí chùpèng le tā xīn zhōng de shāngtòng.

      This topic touched upon the pain in his heart.