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Word · Adjective

durable; long-lasting; hard-wearing

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

durable; long-lasting; able to withstand long-term use without breaking or wearing out

Describes objects, materials, or products that have a long service life and resist damage from regular use. Commonly used when comparing the quality of tools, clothing, furniture, or appliances.

Táng搪
cí瓷
qì器
jù具
bǐ比
bō玻
lí璃
qì器
jù具
jīng经
jiǔ久
nài耐
yòng用
 。

Enamelware is more durable than glassware.

Zhè这
shuāng双
xié鞋
hěn很
nài耐
yòng用
 ,
chuān穿
le了
sān三
nián年
dōu都
méi没
huài坏
 。

These shoes are very durable; I have worn them for three years and they still haven't broken.

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Wǒ我
men们
xuǎn选
gòu购
jiā家
jù具
shí时
 ,
nài耐
yòng用
xìng性
shì是
yī一
gè个
zhòng重
yào要
kǎo考
lǜ虑
yīn因
sù素
 。

When we choose furniture, durability is an important consideration.