耐 Stroke Order — How to Write 耐
耐 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 而, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
耐 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 而 + 3 more strokes
耐 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- nài
Meanings of 耐 in Chinese
1
nài耐
To endure, to bear; to be able to withstand or last (e.g., in terms of time, wear, or hardship); durable.
这款手表设计简洁，而且非常耐用。
This watch has a simple design and is very durable.
Used interchangeably with '奈' (nài), meaning 'to cope with,' 'to manage,' or 'what can be done about it' (e.g., as in '奈何').
面对这样的困境，我们又能耐何呢？
Faced with such a predicament, what more can we possibly do?
Common Words and Phrases with 耐
1
Durable; hard-wearing; can stand wear and tear.
这双鞋非常耐穿，我穿了好几年了。
This pair of shoes is very durable; I've worn them for several years.
2
patient; to have patience for tedious or bothersome tasks
学习一门新语言需要持之以恒的努力和足够的耐烦。
Learning a new language requires persistent effort and sufficient patience.
3
4
Resistant to high temperatures or fire; fireproof.
这种新型材料具有出色的耐火性能，非常适合用于建筑行业。
This new type of material has excellent fire-resistant properties, making it very suitable for the construction industry.
5
A brick made of refractory material, designed to withstand high temperatures.
这种工业炉内部通常用耐火砖砌成，以承受极高的工作温度。
The interior of this industrial furnace is usually built with firebricks to withstand extremely high operating temperatures.
6
Durable; long-lasting.
这种材料以其卓越的耐久性而闻名，非常适合户外使用。
This material is known for its excellent durability, making it very suitable for outdoor use.
7
Pleasing or attractive in a way that maintains or increases its charm with repeated viewing; something that 'grows on you'.
这幅画非常耐看，每次欣赏都能发现新的细节和韵味。
This painting is very enduringly attractive; each time I appreciate it, I discover new details and subtle charm.
8
able to endure hard work or toil
这位工人以其耐劳的品质，总是能够完成最艰巨的任务。
This worker, with his hardworking nature, is always able to complete the most challenging tasks.
9
The ability to endure or sustain prolonged effort.
他通过长跑训练，显著提高了自己的耐力
He significantly improved his endurance through long-distance running training.
10
Heat-resistant or fireproof, describing something capable of withstanding high temperatures without degradation.
这些陶瓷餐具经过特殊工艺处理，具有良好的耐热性，可以直接放入微波炉加热。
These ceramic tableware pieces have been specially processed to have good heat resistance and can be directly heated in a microwave oven.
11
to tolerate; to endure; to bear
运动员需要通过训练提高身体对高强度运动的耐受能力
Athletes need to improve their body's tolerance to high-intensity exercise through training.
12
Tolerance; the ability of an organism to withstand or adapt to adverse environmental conditions.
这种农作物对高盐度的土壤有很强的耐受力
This crop has a strong tolerance to high-salinity soil.
13
Washable; able to withstand repeated washing without significant change in quality or appearance.
这件衣服非常耐洗，多次洗涤后颜色依然鲜艳。
This garment is very wash-resistant; its color remains vibrant even after multiple washes.
14
the quality of being able to wait or to tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious; endurance.
学画画需要很大的耐心。
Learning to draw requires a lot of patience.
15
The ability to endure or tolerate without complaint or annoyance; patience.
培养孩子的耐性需要时间和细心。
Cultivating children's patience requires time and carefulness.
16
Durable; able to withstand wear and tear over a long period.
这款手机非常耐用，即使不小心摔了几次也能正常使用。
This mobile phone is very durable; even after being accidentally dropped a few times, it still functions normally.
More words with 耐
- néng能nài耐ability, skill
- rěn忍nài耐Patience, Endurance
- rěn忍nài耐lì力Endurance, Tolerance
- pǒ叵nài耐Unbearable; detestable; hateful.
- àn按nài耐Restrain, Suppress
- nài耐mó磨wear-resistant, abrasion-resistant
- nài耐mó磨xìng性Abrasion resistance, Wear resistance
- nài耐yòng用xìng性Durability, Robustness
- nán难nài耐unbearable, intolerable
- nài耐hàn旱drought-resistant, drought-tolerant
- nài耐yán盐Salt-tolerant, Halotolerant
- bú不nài耐fán烦Impatient, Annoyed
- nài耐fǔ腐shí蚀corrosion-resistant, corrosion-proof
- nài耐fǔ腐shí蚀xìng性corrosion resistance, anti-corrosion
- nài耐mó磨sǔn损wear-resistant, abrasion-resistant
- nài耐rè热xìng性heat resistance, thermal resistance
- yǒu有nài耐xīn心Patient, To be patient
- bú不nài耐yòng用Not durable, Flimsy
- jiān坚gù固nài耐yòng用Durable, Sturdy
- nài耐gāo高wēn温heat resistant, high-temperature resistant
Idioms with 耐
- nài耐rén人jǔ咀jué嚼worth pondering over
- nài耐rén人xún寻wèi味thought-provoking and intriguing
- chī吃kǔ苦nài耐láo劳hardworking and able to endure hardships
- jí急bù不kě可nài耐too impatient to wait
- kè刻kǔ苦nài耐láo劳diligent and hardworking, enduring toil
- sú俗bù不kān堪nài耐unbearably vulgar
- sú俗bù不kě可nài耐unbearably vulgar
- rěn忍kǔ苦nài耐láo劳endure hardship and work hard
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Open the tool →Questions about 耐
What does 耐 mean in Chinese?
耐 (nài) means “To endure, to bear” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 耐?
耐 is pronounced nài in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 耐 have?
耐 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 耐?
耐 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 而. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 耐?
The radical of 耐 is 而.
