Definition
耐用 describes objects that are durable and can withstand wear and tear over time. It focuses on physical resilience, unlike 持久 which emphasizes a long duration (often abstract), and 结实 which can also mean sturdy but is used for both objects and people's physique.
adjective
durablelong-lasting
Examples
- 耐用，。Zhè kuǎn diànchí fēicháng nài yòng, kěyǐ yòng hǎo jǐ nián.This battery is very durable and can last for several years.
- 耐用，。Dēngshān xié bìxū xuǎnzé nài yòng de cáiliào, fǒuzé róngyì huài.Hiking shoes must be made of durable materials, or they'll break easily.
- ，耐用，。Zhè bǎ sǎn suīrán guì, dàn hěn nài yòng, yǐjīng yòng le wǔ nián.Although this umbrella is expensive, it's very durable — I've used it for five years.
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