Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

knock against; touch; to feel

Chinese: 接触、触动,也指碰到。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “chu” becomes a different word in each tone. 触 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 接触jiē chùto touch; to contact; access; in touch with
  • 触犯chù fànto violate; to offend
  • 触摸chù mōto touch
  • 触动chù dòngto touch; to stir up (trouble or emotions); to move (sb's emotions or worry)
  • 感触gǎn chùone's thoughts and feelings; emotional stirring; moved; touched

Example Sentence

小心别触电了。Xiǎo xīn bié chù diàn le.Be careful not to get an electric shock.

小心Xiǎo xīnto be carefulbiéto leave触电chù diànto get an electric shockle(completed action)