忍耐

rěn nài
HSK 6
to show restraint, to repress (anger etc)
verb

Example Sentences

在困难的时候，我们需要忍耐。
zài kùnnán de shíhòu ， wǒmen xūyào rěnnài 。
In difficult times, we need to show patience.
他忍耐着自己的愤怒，没有发火。
tā rěnnài zháo zìjǐ de fènnù ， méiyǒu fāhuǒ 。
He repressed his anger and didn't lose his temper.
有时候忍耐比发泄更重要。
yǒu shíhòu rěnnài bǐ fāxiè gēng zhòngyào 。
Sometimes, exercising patience is more important than venting.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

忍受rěnshòu
to endure
More focused on the ability to withstand hardship or pain.
克制kèzhì
to restrain
Similar in meaning but often implies a conscious effort to control emotions or actions.

Words Starting With 忍

忍不住rěn bu zhù
cannot help; unable to bear
忍受rěn shòu
to bear; to endure

Your word lists

Sign in to add this word to your private lists.