chěng​zhe

to let someone have their way

  • created sense approved 逞着/逞著 · chěng​zhe · to let someone have their way — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逞着 / 逞著

    chěng​zhe

    to let someone have their way

    To indulge or give in to others; to allow subordinates or others to act willfully.

    逞 (literal) → 逞 · chěng · to indulge 着 (bound) → 着/著 · zhe · [continuous]

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  • created sense approved 逞着/逞著 · chěng​zhe · to keep up appearances — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逞着 / 逞著

    chěng​zhe

    to keep up appearances

    To make every effort to preserve outward appearances or put on a brave face despite difficulties.

    逞 (literal) → 逞 · chěng · to show off 着 (bound) → 着/著 · zhe · [continuous]

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  • created sense approved 逞着/逞著 · chěng​zhe · never mind — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逞着 / 逞著

    chěng​zhe

    never mind

    (dialect) Never mind; do not bother.

    逞 (literal) → 逞 · chěng · to indulge 着 (literal) → 着/著 · zhāo · OK

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