涉及

• Pinyin: shè jí
• Hanzi breakdown: 涉 = 氵(water) + 步 (steps) — to wade; 及 = to reach — to involve

Meaning

To involve; to concern; to touch upon. When something relates to or affects a particular subject, person, or area.

A formal verb indicating that something pertains to or has implications for something else. Common in legal, academic, and journalistic contexts. Often used when discussing scope, implications, or the parties affected by an issue.

Examples

1. 这个项目涉及多个部门的协作。 This project involves collaboration across multiple departments.
2. 案件涉及的金额高达数百万。 The case involves amounts reaching millions.
3. 这篇论文涉及了当代社会的多个热点问题。 This paper touches upon multiple hot topics in contemporary society.

Usage Guide

Context: legal, academic, professional

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这涉及隐私问题。(This involves privacy issues.)
• 涉及面很广。(It covers a wide scope.)

Don't Say

• 口语中可以用'牵涉到'或'跟...有关' (In casual speech, use 牵涉到 or 跟...有关 instead of the more formal 涉及)

Origin & History

Compound of 涉 (to wade through, to experience) + 及 (to reach, to involve). Together meaning to reach into or touch upon.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal