Chinese Character: 耐 (nài - Endure/Withstand)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 而 (and radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 而 + 寸 (and + inch)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: nài (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
耐 primaries means to endure or withstand, and is used in various contexts related to patience and durability.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 耐心 (nài xīn) - patience
- 耐用 (nài yòng) - durable
- 忍耐 (rěn nài) - endure, bear
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
耐 is primarily used as a verb to indicate enduring or withstanding something.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 耐 is often associated with virtues of patience and perseverance, and is used in many idioms about enduring hardships.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他很有耐心。(Tā hěn yǒu nài xīn.)
He is very patient.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 耐 as "and inch" - the 而 represents and, and 寸 means inch, together forming the concept of enduring or withstanding.