咬牙 (yǎo yá) — to clench one's teeth (in pain, determination, or anger); to grind one's teeth (in sleep)

A vivid verb meaning to clench or grit your teeth, usually as a sign of determination, endurance, or suppressed anger — never just describing chewing.

verb
to clench one's teeth (in pain, determination, or anger)to grind one's teeth (in sleep)

예문

  • 咬牙
    Tā téng dé zhí yǎo yá.
    He was in so much pain he kept clenching his teeth.
  • Tā yǎo le yí xià yá, jì xù wǎng qián zǒu.
    He clenched his teeth once and continued walking.
  • 咬牙
    Wèi le chéng gōng, tā yǎo yá jiān chí le xià lái.
    To succeed, he gritted his teeth and persevered.
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