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be on the verge of; be close to; near

cā biān

擦 边

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v.infmlbe on the verge of; be close to; near
- tā liù shí cā biān
  他六十擦边。
  He is getting on for 60.
- gōng gòng qì chē cā biān zhuàng le liǎng liàng tíng kào de qì chē
  公共汽车擦边撞了两辆停靠的汽车。
  The bus sideswiped two parked cars.

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