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忍
rěn
Description
“忍”是一个动词，意思是把不好的感觉或痛苦放在心里，不说出来，也不做出来。
"忍" is a verb meaning to keep bad feelings or pain inside without expressing them or acting on them.
当你很生气或者很难受，但是你选择不发脾气的时候，你就是在“忍”。
When you are very angry or upset but choose not to lose your temper, you are "忍".
Meanings
忍rěn
to endure; to put up with
太疼了，我忍不了了。
It hurts so much, I can't bear it anymore.
忍rěn
to hold back; to restrain oneself
她忍住了眼泪。
She held back her tears.
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Notes
- Nuance
忍 stresses actively holding something back; 忍耐 and 忍受 are the fuller two-character verbs.
- Etymology
忍 combines 刃 (blade) over 心 (heart), suggesting bearing pain in one's heart.
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