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    Expressing endurance with 经受 (jīngshòu)

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    Structure

    Subject + 经受 + Noun (hardship)

    Explanation

    经受 (jīngshòu) is a verb meaning "to endure," "to undergo," or "to withstand." It describes bearing something difficult, such as hardship, pain, or a test. It is more formal than 受 alone and often appears in written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 他经受了很多困难，终于成功创业了。

      tā jīngshòu le hěn duō kùnnan, zhōngyú chénggōng chuàngyè le.

      He endured many hardships and finally succeeded in starting his own business.

    • 这座桥能经受住八级地震的考验。

      zhè zuò qiáo néng jīngshòu zhù bā jí dìzhèn de kǎoyàn.

      This bridge can withstand the test of a magnitude-8 earthquake.

    • 运动员必须经受长期的艰苦训练。

      yùndòngyuán bìxū jīngshòu chángqī de jiānkǔ xùnliàn.

      Athletes must endure long-term rigorous training.

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