COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 耐 is built
耐 can be remembered by breaking it into 而 + 寸. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 耐 (nài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand
nàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nài
耐
(bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand
Common words
nài xīn
耐心
to be patient; patience
nài yòng
耐用
durable
néng nài
能耐
ability; capability
rěn nài
忍耐
to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself
bú nài fán
不耐烦
impatient; to lose patience
nài rén xún wèi
耐人寻味
thought-provoking; worth thinking over; to provide food for thought
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 耐
Say “nài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 耐
Common words and phrases
nài xīn
to be patient; patience
nài yòng
durable
néng nài
ability; capability
rěn nài
to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself
bú nài fán
impatient; to lose patience
nài rén xún wèi
thought-provoking; worth thinking over; to provide food for thought
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“耐”。
Zhège zì shì “nài”.
This character is “耐”.
我正在学习“耐”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nài” zì.
I am learning the character “耐”.
请写一遍“耐”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nài”.
Please write “耐” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 耐?
耐 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 耐 (nài) mean?
耐 (nài) means (bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand.
What is the radical of 耐?
The radical of 耐 is 而, associated with Not yet classified.