No. 4,810 in Chinese
耐
"耐" means "endure" or "resist."
In a sentence
这件衣服非常耐穿。
This piece of clothing is very durable for wearing.
In this sentence, "耐" is used as an adjective to express durability, particularly related to wearing.
他对困难表现出了惊人的耐力。
He showed incredible endurance toward difficulties.
Here, "耐" is part of the noun "耐力," meaning endurance or stamina, describing someone's ability to withstand challenges.
这些材料耐热，可以用于高温环境。
These materials are heat-resistant and can be used in high-temperature environments.
In this sentence, "耐" is used as a prefix to mean resistance, specifically against heat, forming the term "耐热" (heat resistance).
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