触犯

chù fàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to violate
2. to offend

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 遵守 zūn shǒu 遵守 zūn shǒu to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement): to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)

Related words

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• 冒犯 mào fàn 冒犯 mào fàn to offend: to offend
• 侵犯 qīn fàn 侵犯 qīn fàn to infringe on: to infringe on

Synonyms

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• 违反 wéi fǎn 违反 wéi fǎn to violate (a law) 用于法律、规定: to violate (a law)

Usage notes

Collocations

Used with abstract nouns like law (法律), regulation (规定), or interest (利益), not with physical objects.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 触摸 (to touch). 触犯 is about violating rules, not physical contact.

Example Sentences

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他因为 触犯 法律而被捕了。

He was arrested for violating the law.

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Child Words of 触犯

• 犯 犯 fàn: to violate
• 触 触 chù: to touch