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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to patience with 耐心 (nàixīn)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    耐心 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    The noun 耐心 (nàixīn) means "patience" and describes the quality of being able to wait calmly or endure difficulties without frustration. It can also function as an adjective meaning "patient" and is often modified by 地 when used adverbially.

    Examples

    • 教小朋友写字需要很多耐心。

      jiāo xiǎopéngyǒu xiě zì xūyào hěn duō nàixīn.

      Teaching children to write requires a lot of patience.

    • 她耐心地听完了我的解释。

      tā nàixīn de tīng wán le wǒ de jiěshì.

      She patiently listened to my entire explanation.

    • 做这件事你一定要有耐心。

      zuò zhè jiàn shì nǐ yīdìng yào yǒu nàixīn.

      You must have patience to do this.

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