经得住 (jīng) — 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 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 kùn nan de kǎo yàn.Only true friendship can withstand the test of difficulties.
- 经得住。Zhè zhǒng cái liào jīng gāo wēn de kǎo yàn.This material can withstand high-temperature tests.
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