Definition
经得起 is a resultative verb compound following the V+得+C potential complement pattern. 经 means 'to undergo' or 'to withstand', and 得起 is a potential complement meaning 'can afford to' or 'be able to'. Together, the word means 'can withstand' or 'can endure' — used for tests, time, criticism, or any pressure. The negative form is 经不起.
r.v.
to be able to withstandto endure
Examples
- 经得起，。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào jīng de qǐ gāowēn, bú huì biànxíng.This material can withstand high temperatures and won't deform.
- 经得起。Tā de lǐlùn jīng de qǐ le shíjiàn de jiǎnyàn.His theory withstood the test of practice.
- 经得起。Zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì jīng de qǐ shíjiān de kǎoyàn.True friendship can stand the test of time.
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