耐

nài

verb HSK 7 #7,044

Meanings

1 to endure; to bear
2 to be resistant to

Examples

请你耐心等一下。

Qǐng nǐ nàixīn děng yīxià.

Please wait patiently.

这种材料很耐用。

Zhè zhǒng cáiliào hěn nàiyòng.

This material is very durable.

Tips

usage

耐心 (patience), 耐用 (durable), 忍耐 (to endure) are key compounds.

Stroke Order

耐 nài