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经得住 (jīng de zhù) — can withstand, can endure (used with abstract challenges)

Definition

A resultative verb meaning 'can withstand / endure' — stresses successfully holding up under a challenge or test. Note that 经得住 (jīng) is pronounced differently from the noun 经 (jīng, 'classic/scripture') and from 已经 (jǐng).

verb
can withstandcan endure (used with abstract challenges)

Examples

  • ，经得住。
    Zhè zuò dà qiáo jiàn zhù dé hěn hǎo, néng jīng de zhù shí jiān de kǎo yàn.
    This bridge is well built and can withstand the test of time.
  • 经得住。
    Zhǐ yǒu zhēn zhèng de yǒu yì cái néng jīng de zhù kùn nan de kǎo yàn.
    Only true friendship can withstand the test of difficulties.
  • 经得住。
    Zhè zhǒng cái liào jīng de zhù gāo wēn de kǎo yàn.
    This material can withstand high-temperature tests.

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