Word: 一触即发 (yīchùjífā) Traditional: 一觸即發 一触即发 dictionary entry yīchùjífā could happen at any moment; on the verge Full dictionary entry for 一触即发 Example sentences using 一触即发 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 上了膛的子弹，一触即发 shàng le táng de zǐdàn, yíchùjífā a bullet already loaded in the chamber: it fires at a touch 搭在弦上的箭,一触即发 dā zài xián shàng de jiàn,yíchùjífā an arrow on the bowstring: set off at a touch