chī
bu
zhù

common
verb
phrase

Meaning of 吃不住

吃不住 means to be unable to bear or support; cannot sustain; to collapse under (weight/pressure). Pronounced chī bu zhù.

  • to be unable to bear or support; cannot sustain; to collapse under (weight/pressure)

Definitions & Examples

tài
chén
 
zhè
ge
jià
zi
kǒng
chī
bu
zhù
 

The machine is too heavy; this shelf probably can't support it.

Zhè
me
zhòng
de
xiāng
zi
 
rén
chī
bu
zhù
 

He can't handle such a heavy box by himself.

Zhè
tiān
tài
lèi
le
 
shēn
shí
zài
chī
bu
zhù
le
 

I've been too tired these past few days; my body really can't take it anymore.

chī
bu
zhù
zhè
me
de
 

The foundation can't bear such great pressure.

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