挣揣
zhèng​chuài

to strive for

zhèng​chuài to strive for
  1. 挣 掙 zhèng
    to strive for
    to vie for or struggle to gain honor or reputation
  2. 揣 chuài
    [specialized use]
    (bound form) used in words describing loose or flabby skin like 囊揣 nāng​chuài, or effortful movement like 挣揣 zhèng​chuài

zhèng​chuài to struggle
  1. 挣 掙 zhèng verb
    to break free
    to struggle or exert force to break loose from restraints or bonds
  2. 揣 chuài
    [specialized use]
    (bound form) used in words describing loose or flabby skin like 囊揣 nāng​chuài, or effortful movement like 挣揣 zhèng​chuài