Chinese
chùfàn
Meaning: to violate; to offend; to go against
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

觸犯
觸
犯
触犯
触
犯

Example sentences

Anyone who violates the law should be punished.
他的行為恐已觸犯法律。
他的行为恐已触犯法律。
His behavior, I fear, has already broken the law.
善良的百姓是不會隨便觸犯刑法的。
善良的百姓是不会随便触犯刑法的。
Good citizens will not casually violate criminal law.
來到一個陌生的環境,要謹言慎行,不要觸犯當地人的忌諱。
来到一个陌生的环境,要谨言慎行,不要触犯当地人的忌讳。
When you arrive in a strange environment, you should be careful with your words and actions, and not violate the taboos of the local people.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with abstract concepts like laws, regulations, taboos, or feelings.

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