Definition
忍受 (rěn shòu) means 'to endure, to bear' and is used for passively suffering through something unpleasant like pain, injustice, or noise. It is more specific than the general verb 忍 (rěn), which can also mean 'to tolerate' in a broader sense, and less focused on patience than 忍耐 (rěn nài), which emphasizes restraint over time. 经受 (jīng shòu) is more about withstanding tests or pressure.
verb
to bearto endure
Easily confused
- 人手rén shǒusound-alikemanpower, staff (available workers)
Examples
- 忍受。Tā wúfǎ rěn shòu zhèyàng de bùgōngpíng.He cannot endure such injustice.
- 忍受。Chángqī rěn shòu zàoyīn huì yǐngxiǎng jiànkāng.Long-term exposure to noise can affect health.
- 忍受。Tā rěn shòuzhe jùdà de yālì wánchéng le rènwu.She completed the task while enduring enormous pressure.
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