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Expressing "endurance" with 忍 (rěn)
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Manner & Method
Structure
忍 + Complement + Emotion/Action
Explanation
The verb 忍 (rěn) means "to endure," "to bear," or "to hold back." It is used when someone restrains themselves from reacting or tolerates something unpleasant, and often combines with complements to show whether the restraint succeeded or failed.
Examples
这么辣的菜，我实在忍不了。
zhème là de cài, wǒ shízài rěn bù liǎo.
This dish is so spicy — I really can't stand it.
他忍着疼痛跑完了比赛。
tā rěn zhe téngtòng pǎo wán le bǐsài.
He endured the pain and finished the race.
再忍一忍，马上就到医院了。
zài rěn yī rěn, mǎshàng jiù dào yīyuàn le.
Hang in there a little longer — we'll be at the hospital soon.