耐

nài · nai

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. (bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand

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2 examples
01

这(zhè)种(zhǒng)材(cái)料(liào)很(hěn)耐(nài)高(gāo)温(wēn),适(shì)合(hé)做(zuò)厨(chú)房(fáng)用(yòng)具(jù)。

This material is very resistant to high temperatures and is suitable for making kitchen utensils.

02

他(tā)每(měi)天(tiān)跑(pǎo)步(bù),耐(nài)力(lì)比(bǐ)以(yǐ)前(qián)好(hǎo)多(duō)了(le)。

He runs every day, and his endurance is much better than before.

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