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忍受 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
忍受rěnshòuto bearHSK 6, v, rank #2093, Hard
忍受rěnshòuto endureHSK 6, v, rank #2093, Hard
rěnshòu(ren3shou4) T3
  1. 1to bear
  2. 2to endure
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March 24, 2026
忍受rěnshòu(ren3shou4)

忍受 (rěn shòu) means to bear or endure something difficult or unpleasant. It is commonly used in contexts where one must tolerate pain, hardship, or challenges, whether physical or emotional.

Frequency#2093DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 忍受 is deeply tied to the value placed on endurance and perseverance, often seen as virtues in historical contexts, like during hard times in Chinese history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (忍) holding their breath (shou) underwater, trying to endure the pressure. The character 忍 has a radical that suggests patience and resilience, while 受 resembles a person receiving something, symbolizing the act of taking on burdens.

Meanings of 忍受

rěnshòu(ren3shou4)
1to bear
2to endure
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About 忍受

忍受Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2093Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 忍受

Quick Contrast

忍耐 (rěnnài) vs 忍受 (rěnshòu): use 忍耐 for enduring with self-control or patience, while 忍受 emphasizes simply bearing something unpleasant.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person (忍) holding their breath (shou) underwater, trying to endure the pressure. The character 忍 has a radical that suggests patience and resilience, while 受 resembles a person receiving something, symbolizing the act of taking on burdens.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 忍受; the third tone in 忍 can lead to misunderstandings if pronounced incorrectly. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in discussions about mental or emotional strength.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 忍受 connects with vocabulary related to emotions and adversity. Students should focus on its application in complex sentences about personal experiences and resilience.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 忍受 is deeply tied to the value placed on endurance and perseverance, often seen as virtues in historical contexts, like during hard times in Chinese history.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 忍受 with 忍耐 (rěn nài), which means to endure with patience. For example, saying '我忍耐这个痛苦' (I endure this pain) should be corrected to '我忍受这个痛苦'.

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Component Characters

忍rěnto bear
HSK 57 strokes心
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受shòuto receive
HSK 38 strokes又
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Grammar Patterns of 忍受

忍受 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她无法____那种窘境，甚至于想过要辞职离开。

She couldn't bear that embarrassing situation, even to the point of thinking about resigning and leaving.

Example Sentences for 忍受 (10)

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当你从内心深处找到一种可以忍受一切痛苦的坚强力量时，你的成长历程就会出现飞跃。

dāng nǐ cóng nèi xīn shēn chǔ zhǎo dào yī zhǒng kě yǐ rěn shòu yī qiē tòng kǔ de jiān qiáng lì liáng shí， ， nǐ de chéng cháng lì chéng jiù huì chū xiàn fēi。

The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.--Max Lerner
2
你须得忍受格蕾丝心不在焉的作风。

nǐ xū dé rěn shòu gé lěi sī xīn bù zài yān de zuò fēng。

You will have to put up with Grace's absent-mindedness.
3
你将会无法忍受所遭遇的伪善和双重标准。

nǐ jiāng huì wú fǎ rěn shòu suǒ zāo yù de wěi shàn hé shuāng zhòng biāo zhǔn。

You'll have little patience with the hypocrisy and double standards you encounter.
4
他还简单谈及了他被俘期间忍受的孤独。

tā huán jiǎn dān tán jí le tā bèi fú qī jiān rěn shòu de gū dú。

He also talked briefly about the isolation he endured while in captivity.
5
这时候，我的心里像有个东西突然绷断了——我再也忍受不了啦。

zhè shí hòu， ， wǒ de xīn lǐ xiàng yǒu gè dōng xī tū rán bēng duàn—— le —— wǒ zài yě rěn shòu bù。

Then something seemed to snap in me. I couldn't endure any more.
6
能够忍受我，我的女朋友真的很有耐心。

néng gòu rěn shòu wǒ， ， wǒ de nǚ péng yǒu zhēn de hěn yǒu nài。

My girlfriend is a saint to put up with me.
7
很多人认为任何开刀手术都不堪忍受。

hěn duō rén rèn wéi rèn hé kāi dāo shǒu shù dū bù kān rěn shòu。

Many people find the idea of any kind of invasive surgery unbearable.
8
纽约清晨的空气会冷得让人难以忍受。

niǔ yuē qīng chén de kōng qì huì lěng dé ràng rén nán yǐ rěn shòu。

The early-morning New York air can be brutally cold.
9
这栋大楼外面的气味让人无法忍受——就像臭鸡蛋的味道。

zhè dòng dà lóu wài miàn de qì wèi ràng rén wú fǎ rěn shòu—— —— jiù xiàng chòu jī dàn de wèi。

The smell outside this building is overwhelming — like rotten eggs.
10
我厌恶消极态度，不能忍受唉声叹气的人。

wǒ yàn è xiāo jí tài dù， ， bù néng rěn shòu āi shēng tàn qì de。

I loathe negativity. I can't stand people who moan.

Cultural Notes for 忍受

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 忍受 is deeply tied to the value placed on endurance and perseverance, often seen as virtues in historical contexts, like during hard times in Chinese history.

Frequently Asked Questions about 忍受

忍受 emphasizes the act of enduring something painful or uncomfortable, while 承受 often refers to bearing a burden or responsibility.