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cắn răng

Pronunciation Northern /kan˧˥ zaŋ˧˧/ Central /ka̰ŋ˩˧ ʐaŋ˧˥/ Southern /kaŋ˧˥ ɹaŋ˧˧/
Listen
bear it
Verb
bear it

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1 senses 2 Components
Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
grin and bear it Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme EmotionsTag

To try to suppress one's emotions or to endure hardships without complaining or giving up.

vi Cô ấy đành cắn răng chịu đựng nỗi đau.

en She had to grin and bear the pain.

Parts
cắn / răng / A compound of cắn + răng
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OriginA compound of cắn + răng

Use
cắn rứt / cắn câu / chó cắn ma / cắn xé …
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