擦肩而过

Traditional: 擦肩而過

cā jiān ér guò

Dictionary entry

to brush past; to pass by (sb)

What does 擦肩而过 mean?

擦肩而过 (cā jiān ér guò) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to brush past; to pass by (sb)

2(fig.) to miss (an opportunity, a danger etc); to have a brush (with death)

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擦cāto rub; to scratch · to wipe; to polish 肩jiānshoulder · to shoulder (responsibilities etc)而érand · as well as 过Guōsurname Guo

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How to pronounce 擦肩而过

擦肩而过

cā jiān ér guò

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