一触即发

Traditional: 一觸即發

yī chù jí fā

Dictionary entry

could happen at any moment

What does 一触即发 mean?

一触即发 (yī chù jí fā) has the following dictionary meaning.

1could happen at any moment

2on the verge

Character breakdown

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一yīone · single 触chùto touch · to make contact with sth 即jínamely · that is 发fāto send out · to show (one's feeling)

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How to pronounce 一触即发

一触即发

yī chù jí fā

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