chèo chống
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Meaning
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This verb refers to the physical actions of rowing and punting to move a boat or vessel across a body of water.
vi Người lái đò đang chèo chống đưa khách qua sông.
en The boatman is rowing and punting to take passengers across the river.
This figurative verb refers to the act of managing, coping, or enduring through difficult situations or challenging circumstances.
vi Một mình cô ấy phải chèo chống nuôi cả gia đình.
en She has to cope on her own to support the whole family.