种苟着 zhǒng gǒu zhe

DEFINITIONS

  1. a slang term referring to surviving in a difficult situation through disguise or low profile; '苟' implies a sense of enduring or getting by in a less honorable manner

CHARACTERS

种 zhǒng
HSK 3
seed; race, breed; to plant
苟 gǒu
HSK 6
careless, frivolous; illicit; grammatical particle: if, but, if only; surname; grass name; distinguish DKW 30853 (ji4)
着 zhe
HSK 2
make move, take action