Definition
耐 (nài) means to bear, endure, or withstand, but it typically describes physical durability or resistance to wear, pressure, or conditions (e.g., 耐穿 durable, 耐住 withstand). It is more about withstanding external force, while 忍/忍受/忍耐 focus on tolerating pain, hardship, or irritation with patience, and 挨 is colloquial for suffering a specific blow. 挺 as a verb is informal for holding out.
verb
to bearto endureto withstand
Easily confused
- 耍shuǎlook-aliketo play with; to wield (a weapon, object)
- 乃nǎisound-alike(literary adverb) thus; therefore; then
- 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 de zhù jíduān huánjìng de kǎoyàn.He can withstand the test of extreme environment.
- 耐。Zhège shíyàn xūyào nài de zhù fǎnfù cèshì.This experiment needs to withstand repeated testing.
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