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HSK
5

to endure

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ren3shou4 rěnshòu

Meaning


Primary

to endure

Alternatives

endure, enduring, endures, endured, to bear, bear

Mnemonic


忍受 To endure something in the true sense is to not only 忍 endure it but 受 to accept it as well.

Usage


我 不能 忍受 这 种 痛苦。

I can't endure this pain.

我 忍受 不了 热 天气。

I can't stand the hot weather.

我 不能 忍受 他 烦人 的 声音。

I can't endure his annoying voice.

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