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咬緊牙根

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Mandarin · pinyin yǎo jǐn yá gēn

see 咬緊牙關 yǎo jǐn yá guān

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咬: yǎo · bite, gnaw
緊: Look up this written character
牙: yá · tooth, molars, teeth; serrated
根: gēn · root, base(d on); foundation
紧: jǐn · tense, tight, taut; firm, secure

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3–3–2–1 · yao3 jin3 ya2 gen1

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ngaau5 gan2 ngaa4 gan1

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