擦边
Traditional: 擦邊Dictionary entry
to make light contact with the edge of sth
What does 擦边 mean?
擦边 (cā biān) has the following dictionary meaning.
1to make light contact with the edge of sth
2(fig.) to be nearly (a certain age); to be close to (danger)
3(fig.) to push the boundaries of what is acceptable; to operate in a gray area
4(Internet slang) sexually suggestive; provocative while skirting platform rules or censorship
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