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擦边球
cā​biān​qiú

edge ball

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 打擦边球 dǎ​cā​biān​qiú to edge the ball
    In table tennis, to hit a ball that grazes the edge of the table, making it difficult for the opponent to return; this literal use suggests luck or high skill.