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gnaw in Chinese

gnaw in Chinese is — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.

gnaw in Chinese

verb
Pronounced: kěn
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

What does "gnaw" mean?

  1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
    "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
  2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.
    "Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview."

gnaw in a sentence

  • The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
  • Mice had gnawed through the wiring in the attic.
  • Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gnaw" in Chinese?

"gnaw" in Chinese is 啃. gnaw means: To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

How do you pronounce 啃?

"gnaw" in Chinese is 啃, pronounced "kěn".

How do you use "gnaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours." In Chinese, "gnaw" is 啃.

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