濒临 (bīn lín): on the edge of; (fig.) on the verge of; close to

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: on the edge of; (fig.) on the verge of; close to
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

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on the edge of
(fig.) on the verge of
close to

Chinese explanation

非常接近某种不好的情况或边缘，马上就要发生。常用于濒临危险、濒临破产、濒临灭绝等。

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HSK 7

to face

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Due to prolonged drought, this wetland is on the edge of disappearing, and many rare birds have had to move elsewhere.

That small company is on the verge of bankruptcy due to a broken capital chain, and the boss is seeking help everywhere.

He had been staying up late working for several days in a row, and his body was on the brink of collapse, so he finally decided to ask for leave and rest.

This ancient building is on the verge of collapse after years of neglect, and the government has decided to repair it immediately.

She didn't start reviewing until a week before the exam, and with time on the verge of being insufficient, she felt extremely anxious.

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