能耐

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Chinese

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ability; can; may
ability; can; may; capable; energy; able
 
to withstand; to bear
trad. (能耐)
simp. #(能耐)

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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Note: Toneless final syllable for noun sense only.

Noun

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能耐

  1. (colloquial) skill; resourcefulness

Synonyms

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Adjective

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能耐

  1. (colloquial) capable

Verb

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能耐

  1. to be able to withstand; to be tolerant