Definition
招架 is a verb meaning 'to parry' (blows in combat) and, more often in modern usage, 'to withstand or cope with' (pressure, questions, attacks). It frequently appears in the phrase 招架不住, meaning 'unable to withstand'. The literal sense is closer to 'fend off', while the figurative sense extends to any difficult situation. Note that the sense 'receive guests' is considered outdated or replaced by 招待.
v.
to parryto fend off (in combat, arguments)to withstandto cope with (pressure, difficulties, criticism)
Examples
- 招架。Tā yòng shǒubì zhāo jià zhù le duìfāng de gōngjī.He parried the opponent's attack with his forearm.
- ，。Jìzhě de wèntí tài duō, tā zhāo jià bú zhù le.There were too many questions from the reporters; he couldn't cope.
- ，招架。Miàn duì zhèxiē kùnnán de júmiàn, tā réngrán nénggòu zhāo jià.Faced with these difficult situations, he could still withstand them.
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