nài

HSK 7-9
common
verb

Meaning of

耐 means to bear; to withstand; to endure. Pronounced nài. HSK 7-9.

  • to bear; to withstand; to endure

Character Info

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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zhǒng
liào
hěn
nài
zāng
 

This kind of fabric is very stain-resistant.

shì
nài
xīn
de
rén
 
cóng
nài
fán
 

He is a patient person and never loses his temper.

Zhè
zhǒng
nài
huǒ
zhuān
nài
gāo
wēn
 
shì
yòng
gōng
yáo
 

This firebrick can withstand high temperatures, suitable for industrial kilns.

Nóng
mín
men
zài
liè
xià
chī
nài
láo
 
zhǐ
wèi
huò
hǎo
shōu
chéng
 

Farmers endure hardship under the scorching sun just to get a good harvest.

Jǐn
lún
zi
mián
zhì
zi
gèng
nài
chuān穿
 

Nylon socks are more durable than cotton socks.