Definition
受得了 is a compound resultative verb (potential complement) formed by 受 ('to bear/endure') and 得了 ('can manage to, -able'). It means 'can endure' or 'be able to stand'. The negative form is 受不了 ('cannot stand'). Use it with unpleasant situations, physical pain, strong tastes, or emotional hardship.
r.v.
able to standcan endure
Examples
- ，受得了。Zhème rè de tiānqì, zhǐyǒu tā néng shòu dé.In such hot weather, only he can stand it.
- 受得了。Tā shòu dé le shīqù qīnrén de tòngkǔ.She endured the pain of losing a loved one.
- 受得了。Méiyǒu rén shòu dé tā nà zhǒng huài píqì.No one can put up with that kind of bad temper of his.
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