顶住 (dǐng zhù) — to withstand, to stand up to (pressure, criticism, etc.)
Definition
A verb-complement meaning 'to hold firm / withstand pressure or attack' — the 住 highlights successfully enduring or standing one's ground, not just trying.
verb
to withstandto stand up to (pressure, criticism, etc.)
Examples
- 顶住。Tā dǐng zhù le jù dà de yā lì.He withstood enormous pressure.
- 顶住。Zhè ge jiàn zhù néng dǐng zhù bā jí dì zhèn.This building can withstand an 8.0 earthquake.
- ，顶住，。Miàn duì pī píng, tā dǐng zhù dé zhù, cóng bú tuì suō.Facing criticism, he can stand up to it and never backs down.
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