耐
耐 (nài) · to resist
9 strokesLeft–right
耐 (nài) means “to resist”. It is made of 而 + 寸 and has 9 strokes.
Break 耐 into its parts
What 耐 is made of
- 而 ér — and
- 寸 cùn — inch
耐 stroke order
Example sentences with 耐心
请耐心地等一下。Qǐng nàixīn de děng yīxià.Please wait patiently.
她对孩子很有耐心。Tā duì háizi hěn yǒu nàixīn.She is very patient with children.
Words with 耐
Also built with 而
Quick facts
| Pinyin | nài |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to resist |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 耐
What does 耐 mean?
耐 (nài) means “to resist”.
How many strokes does 耐 have?
耐 has 9 strokes.
What parts make up 耐?
耐 is made of 而 (and) and 寸 (inch).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.