caat3 san1 ji4 gwo3擦身而過擦身而过

Jyutpingcaat3 san1 ji4 gwo3
Yalechaat sān yìh gwo

Definition

To brush past, graze, or narrowly miss someone or something.

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With disheveled hair and a dirty face, describing someone who is unkempt and filthy like a prisoner.
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To become vacant, as a seat or office.
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Paint; a liquid mixture used for coloring or protecting a surface.
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