This is the 11797th most frequent Korean word.
내성이
"내성이" means "tolerance" or "resistance" in English, typically referring to the body's ability to withstand substances like drugs or allergens.
The word '내성이' refers to the concept of resistance, in this case, to a drug or medication, indicating biological tolerance.
이 약에 대해 내성이 생겼습니다.
I have developed a resistance to this medicine.
Here, '내성이' conveys emotional or psychological tolerance toward criticism, emphasizing mental resilience.
그는 비판에 내성이 강합니다.
He has strong resistance to criticism.
In this usage, '내성이' is related to the biological or ecological resistance of plants to changes or stressors in their environment.