忍受 rěnshòu to bear
to bear; to endure
How to remember 忍受: 忍 to endure + 受 to receive = to bear.
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How it is used
- To bear / endure (something unpleasant): 忍受痛苦 (rěnshòu tòngkǔ) to endure pain, 无法忍受 (unable to bear).
- Emphasizes putting up with hardship or discomfort.
- Compare 忍耐 (rěnnài, to be patient/hold back) and 承受 (chéngshòu, to withstand pressure); 忍受 stresses tolerating suffering.
Example sentences
- 我不能忍受。 Wǒ bùnéng rěnshòu.I can't stand it.
- 我无法忍受它了。 Wǒ wúfǎrěnshòu tā le.I can't put up with it.
- 疼痛令人难以忍受。 Téngtòng lìngrén nányǐrěnshòu.The pain is unbearable.