HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
耐 — to be able to bear
- Reading
- nài
- Meaning
- to be able to bear; to endure; patient
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
耐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is nài and it means to be able to bear; to endure; patient. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
耐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 耐 (endure; patient), 耐心 (patience) and 忍耐 (endure, tolerate).
Chinese words containing 耐
Frequently asked questions
What does 耐 mean in Chinese?
耐 means to be able to bear; to endure; patient in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 耐 read?
耐 is read nài. Reading it inside real words — 耐 and 耐心 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耐 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 耐 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 耐 in a word?
A common word containing 耐 is 耐 (nài) — "endure; patient". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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