擦
边
球
c
ā
b
i
ā
n
q
i
ú
Definitions
1. lit. to hit a ball or shuttlecock on the sideline
2. fig. to skirt the line legally or morally
3. edge ball
4. taking advantage of loop holes in policies
Components
擦
cā
–
to wipe
边
biān
–
side
球
qiú
–
ball
Related Words
打擦边球
dǎ cā biān qiú
–
to "play the edge ball"