挣 (zhèng): การต่อสู้เพื่อให้ได้อิสระ

The thief tried to struggle free from the police officer's grip, but was ultimately subdued.

The little bird was tangled in a string and struggled desperately, finally flying away.

My little sister held onto my arm tightly; I struggled hard a few times before I could pull my hand free.

He broke free from the ropes and escaped from the kidnappers' hideout.

The puppy wanted to struggle out of its owner's arms because a cat was passing by outside.