Usage of 触犯
The verb 触犯 primarily means 'to violate' or 'to offend,' often used in legal or formal contexts. It describes actions that break laws, rules, or social norms. For example, 触犯法律 means to violate the law. It can also be used metaphorically to mean offending someone's feelings or dignity, as in 触犯感情.
Common Collocations
- 触犯法律 (violate the law): used in legal contexts.
- 触犯规定 (violate rules): common in workplace or organizational settings.
- 触犯感情 (offend feelings): used when someone's words or actions hurt others emotionally.
Nuances and Register
触犯 is formal and often appears in written or official language. It implies a serious breach rather than a minor mistake. When used about feelings, it suggests causing offense unintentionally or carelessly.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 触犯 with 犯 (to commit a crime) alone; 触犯 emphasizes the act of violating or offending, often with a sense of crossing a boundary. It is more formal than words like 得罪 (to offend) which are more colloquial.