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接觸 — meaning in English

jiē chù

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English meaning

  • chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
  • contact noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
  • knell verb To ring a bell slowly and solemnly, especially to mark a death or funeral.
  • tap noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
  • touch verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.

Senses

接觸 is used for these senses in English:

  • chime (intransitive) To make the sound of a chime.
  • contact The act of touching physically; being in close association.
  • knell (intransitive) To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.
  • touch (transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]

chime — full definition

  1. noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
  2. verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
  3. verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).

contact — full definition

  1. noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
  2. noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
  3. verb To get in touch with someone.

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