Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
耐
nài
Description
“耐”的意思是能忍受，不容易坏。
The meaning of "耐" is to endure or not easily break.
我们常常在别的字前面看到它，比如“耐心”和“耐用”。
We often see it before other characters, such as in "耐心" and "耐用".
Meanings
耐nài
to endure; to bear; to be able to withstand
这种衣服很耐穿。
This kind of clothing is very durable.
耐nài
resistant to; able to last a long time
这个杯子很耐热。
This cup is very heat-resistant.
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Notes
- Etymology
usually appears in compounds like 耐心, 耐用; rarely used alone as a verb.
- Nuance
耐 stresses withstanding wear or hardship, while 忍 stresses enduring emotionally.
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