濒
near; adjacent to; close to
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to be adjacent to; to border on (water)
formalUsed to describe locations next to lakes, seas, rivers or other bodies of water.
This small town is adjacent to a lake, with extremely beautiful scenery.
This city borders the sea to the east, making it an important port city.
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This homestay is built next to the river, offering views of the spectacular river scenery.
This fishing village is located by the sea, and most residents make a living by fishing.
Benches for rest have been set up in the area of the park adjacent to the lake.
verb
to be close to; to be on the verge of
Used to describe being very close to a critical state, time or situation, often used with negative or high-stakes terms.
That elderly patient is critically ill, and their family members are staying by their bedside.
He only remembered that he forgot to bring his passport right before departing.
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This company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and all employees are very anxious.
The college entrance exam is approaching, and students are all reviewing intensively.
When the firefighters arrived, the fire was already on the verge of getting out of control.