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

HSK 5

这段友谊经得起时间的考验。

Zhè duàn yǒuyì jīngdeqǐ shíjiān de kǎoyàn.

This friendship can stand the test of time.

HSK 5

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 de

起 qǐ