耐 (nài) — to bear; to endure; to withstand

Definition

耐 focuses on lasting through stress without breaking — used for durable objects, harsh conditions, or repeated tests. 忍/忍受/忍耐 are about mentally putting up with pain or hardship.

verb

to bearto endureto withstand

Easily confused

耍shuǎlook-aliketo play with; to wield (a weapon, object)
需xūlook-aliketo need, to require

Examples

耐，。
Zhè zhǒng xié hěn nài chuān, néng chuān hǎo jǐ nián.
This kind of shoe is very durable and can last for years.
耐。
Tā nài dé zhù jí duān huán jìng de kǎo yàn.
He can withstand the test of extreme environment.
耐。
Zhè ge shí yàn xū yào nài dé zhù fǎn fù cè shì.
This experiment needs to withstand repeated testing.

Appears in

HSK 3.0 Level 7-9

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