一触即发 yīchùjífā imminent Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 2 sentences 边境局势十分紧张,战争一触即发。 biānjìng júshì shífēn jǐnzhāng, zhànzhēng yīchùjífā. The border situation is very tense, and war could break out at any moment. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary两军在平原上对阵,战斗一触即发。 liǎng jūn zài píngyuán shàng duìzhèn, zhàndòu yīchùjífā. The two armies faced off on the plain; battle was imminent. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary