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耐烦
nàifán
Description
"耐烦"的意思是很有耐心，不觉得麻烦或者不生气。
"耐烦" means being very patient, not feeling bothered or angry.
这个词常常和"不"一起用，说成"不耐烦"，表示一个人没有耐心了。
This word is often used with "不" as "不耐烦", indicating a person has lost patience.
Meanings
耐烦nàifán
to be patient; not annoyed by trouble
他等了很久，开始不耐烦了。
He waited a long time and began to get impatient.
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Notes
- Nuance
almost always used in the negative form 不耐烦 meaning "impatient" or "annoyed".
- Etymology
耐 (endure) + 烦 (annoyance, trouble), literally "to endure vexation".
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