耐用 (nài yòng) — durable, long-lasting
Definition
Used for objects (shoes, batteries, materials) that resist wear and last a long time. 结实 focuses on physical sturdiness, 持久 describes enduring effects or states.
adjective
durablelong-lasting
Examples
- 耐用，。Zhè kuǎn diàn nǎo diàn chí fēi cháng nài yòng, kě yǐ yòng hǎo jǐ nián.This battery is very durable and can last for several years.
- 耐用，。Dēng shān xié bì xū xuǎn zé nài yòng de cái liào, fǒu zé róng yì huài.Hiking shoes must be made of durable materials, or they'll break easily.
- ，耐用，。Zhè bǎ sǎn suī rán guì, dàn hěn nài yòng, yǐ jīng yòng le wǔ nián.Although this umbrella is expensive, it's very durable — I've used it for five years.
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