经得起 (jīng de qǐ) — to be able to withstand, to endure

Definition

Examples

• 这种材料经得起高温，不会变形。
  Zhè zhǒng cái liào jīng de qǐ gāo wēn, bú huì biàn xíng.
  This material can withstand high temperatures and won't deform.
• 他的理论经得起了实践的检验。
  Tā de lǐ lùn jīng de qǐ le shí jiàn de jiǎn yàn.
  His theory withstood the test of practice.
• 真正的友谊经得起时间的考验。
  Zhēn zhèng de yǒu yì jīng de qǐ shí jiān de kǎo yàn.
  True friendship can stand the test of time.