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Definition
Cliff or precipice.
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How it's used
Often used in idiomatic expressions to describe a situation of extreme danger or a point of no return. While it describes a physical geological feature, it frequently appears in metaphorical contexts regarding financial or personal crises. It carries a sense of gravity and impending peril that simple words for height do not convey.
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He is standing at the edge of the cliff looking at the scenery, it is really terrifying.
Related words
Common phrases
edge of a cliff
to pull back from the brink of disaster
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 崖邊 which specifically refers to the edge of the cliff. Learners sometimes use 懸崖 to describe any steep hill, but it specifically implies a vertical or near vertical drop.
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