经不起 (jīng bù qǐ) — cannot withstand, cannot endure

Definition

A negative result verb meaning 'cannot withstand or endure' (a material, body, or argument). Contrast with 经得起 ('can withstand') — same pattern, opposite polarity.

verb

cannot withstandcannot endure

Examples

经不起。
Tā de shēn tǐ jīng bù qǐ cháng tú bá shè.
His body can't withstand a long, arduous journey.
经不起。
Zhè zhǒng cái liào jīng bù qǐ gāo wēn.
This material can't withstand high temperatures.
经不起。
Tā de guān diǎn jīng bù qǐ tuī qiāo.
His opinions cannot withstand scrutiny.

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