kěn​gǔ​tou

to gnaw a bone

Senses

啃骨头/ 啃骨頭 kěn​gǔ​tou (also kěn​gū​tou) to gnaw a bone

to gnaw at a bone to get the residual meat off

啃骨头/ 啃骨頭 kěn​gǔ​tou (also kěn​gū​tou) to tackle a tough problem

(metaphor) to slowly and persistently tackle a difficult task or solve a tough problem; bit-by-bit perseverance

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