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将就
jiāngjiu
Description
“将就”的意思是不太满意，但还是勉强接受。
The meaning of "将就" is not very satisfactory, but still reluctantly accepted.
当东西不够好，可是我们没有更好的选择时，就可以说“将就一下”。
When something is not good enough but we have no better choice, we can say "将就一下".
Meanings
将就jiāngjiu
to make do with; put up with
没有别的菜了，你就将就着吃吧。
There are no other dishes; you'll just have to make do.
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Notes
- Nuance
implies reluctant acceptance of something not quite good enough, similar to 凑合.
- Etymology
将 (take) + 就 (approach); together meaning to settle for what is available.
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