zhèng​mìng

to struggle for life

Senses

挣命/ 掙命 zhèng​mìng to struggle for life

To struggle or fight desperately for one's life; to exert all one's strength to survive a dangerous situation.

挣命/ 掙命 zhèng​mìng to work desperately hard

(colloquial) To work excessively hard or strain oneself to the point of exhaustion, usually to make a living.

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