触犯 chùfàn to violate
to violate; to offend
How to remember 触犯: 触 to butt + 犯 criminal = to violate.
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How it is used
- To violate / offend against (a law, taboo, or authority) - 触犯法律 (chùfàn fǎlǜ) break the law; 触犯了他 (chùfàn le tā) offended him.
- Object is typically a rule/law or a powerful person's dignity; formal register.
- Distinct from 违反 (wéifǎn, to break a rule): 触犯 carries a stronger 'crossing a red line / provoking' nuance.
Example sentences
- 他触犯了法律。 Tā chùfàn le fǎlǜ.He broke the law.
- 你触犯了规则。 Nǐ chùfàn le guīzé.You broke the rules.