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Information of 耐
Pinyin
nài
Radical
而
Strokes
9 strokes
Usage
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Definition
to be unbearable / unable to endure
耐 [nài]
(1) To endure; to withstand.
Example: 忍耐 (to endure).
Example: 耐久 (to last long).
Example: 耐人寻味 (to be thought-provoking).
(2) Ancient same as "奈", meaning how to (奈何).
本义 (Original Meaning): An ancient punishment of shaving off one's beard for two years.
造字法 (Character Formation): It is a compound character. “而” refers to the cheek, and “寸” refers to law/penalty, indicating punishment applied to the cheek, specifically shaving. Originally written as "耏".
Similar Meaning:
(1) Same as the original meaning (to shave whiskers).
(2) To endure; to bear; extended to mean to tolerate.
(3) To be able to endure; to bear.
(4) Suitable; to match.
(5) To delay.
(6) Same as "奈". To have no way; to passively face something (奈何).
引 (Example Uses):
1. 《说文》: 耏, 罪不至耏也, Referring to no shaving punishment.
2. 《汉书·高帝纪》: 耏以上请之, Minor punishments did not reach this level.
3. 《后汉书·高帝纪》: 耐罪亡命, Referring to the light penalty.
4. 耏, means to have a beard.
5. 《睡虎地秦墓竹简》: Discussing matters related to endurance.
例 (Examples):
如: 耐罪 (the ancient punishment of shaving sideburns);
Also: 耐痛 (able to endure pain); 耐辱 (able to bear humiliation); 耐静 (to endure solitude; to be content with tranquility).
(3) To be able to endure (经得起).
Example: 耐旱 (able to withstand drought); 耐事 (able to undergo vicissitudes of life); 耐酸 (able to withstand acid).
(4) Suitable; matching.
Example from 唐· 杜甫: "青春复随冠冕入，紫禁正耐烟花绕," meaning suitability during youth.
(5) To delay.
Example: 别急，耐一会儿 (Don’t rush, wait a moment).
(6) Same as "奈". To have no choice; facing a situation passively.
Example: 耐何 (similar to 奈何, used in a passive context).