经得起

經得起

jīngdeqǐ

verb #27,550

Meanings

1 to be able to withstand
2 to be able to endure
3 to stand up to

Characters

to undergo; to experience

potential marker (able to)

to sustain; to bear

Examples

这段友谊经得起时间的考验。

Zhè duàn yǒuqíng jīngdeqǐ shíjiān de kǎoyàn.

This friendship can stand the test of time.

他的理论经得起严格的学术检验。

Tā de lǐlùn jīngdeqǐ yángé de xuéshù jiǎnyàn.

His theory can withstand rigorous academic scrutiny.

Tips

grammar

经得起 is a potential complement structure: 经 (to undergo/experience) + 得 (ability marker) + 起 (to sustain/bear). Its opposite is 经不起 (jīngbuqǐ), meaning 'unable to withstand.'

Stroke Order

经 jīng

得 dé

起 qǐ