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
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.
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