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cắn răng

Pronunciation Northern /kan˧˥ zaŋ˧˧/ Central /ka̰ŋ˩˧ ʐaŋ˧˥/ Southern /kaŋ˧˥ ɹaŋ˧˧/
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bear it
Verb
bear it
1 senses 2 Components
Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
grin and bear it Feelings & EmotionsTheme 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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Components

Components

cắn răng

OriginA compound of cắn + răng

Similar
chịu / kham / chịu đựng / nhẫn nhục …
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Easily confused

Same meaning
Use
cắn rứt / cắn câu / chó cắn ma / cắn xé …
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cắn (bite) — words using
răng (tooth) — words using
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