"edges" Chinese-English Dictionary

Chinese	Pinyin	Translation	Actions
钱庄錢莊	qián zhuāng	old-style money shop (a type of private bank that first appeared in the Ming dynasty, flourished in the Qing, and was phased out after 1949) / (in recent times) informal financial company, often operating at the edges of what is legal	syn
旓	shāo	serrated edges on a Chinese flag
圭角不露	guī jiǎo bù lù	(idiom) To be reserved and profound, without displaying one's abilities or sharp edges.
大方无隅大方無隅	dà fāng wú yú	(idiom) It refers to a broad and highly abstract principle lacking sharpness or practical force. The expression suggests a grand idea with no clearly defined edges.
椎拍輐断	zhuī pāi wàn duàn	(idiom) To adapt to circumstances and handle matters smoothly, without showing sharp edges.
毁方瓦合	huǐ fāng wǎ hé	(idiom) To remove one’s sharp edges and merge with broken tiles.
混俗和光	hùn sú hé guāng	(idiom) To blend into ordinary society without displaying one’s talents or sharp edges. It suggests avoiding conflict and seeking a quiet life.
登锋履刃登鋒履刃	dēng fēng lǚ rèn	(idiom) To step on the edges of weapons. Figuratively, to charge at the very front and confront danger directly.
破崖绝角	pò yá jué jiǎo	(idiom) To remove one’s sharp edges. By extension, to deal with matters smoothly and tactfully, sometimes with excessive complaisance.
磨棱刓角	mó léng liǎng jiǎo	(idiom) To grind down edges and cut away corners.

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