耐 (nài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 耐 (nài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 耐 (nài) means "To endure / Patient". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 而.

Q: How do you write 耐 stroke by stroke?

耐 has 9 strokes. The radical is 而. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 耐 and 耍?

耐 (nài) and 耍 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 耐?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 而. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 耐?

Common words containing 耐 include: 耐心 (nài xīn) — Patience / Patient; 耐用 (nài yòng) — Durable; 耐热 (nài rè) — Heat-resistant.

How to Write 耐

The character 耐 (nài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 而 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

耐 is pronounced nài in Mandarin Chinese. It means To endure / Patient.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 耐 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 耐

耐心 nài xīn

Patience / Patient

耐用 nài yòng

Durable

耐热 nài rè

Heat-resistant

Example Sentences

老师很有耐心。

lǎo shī hěn yǒu nài xīn

The teacher is very patient.

这双鞋非常耐用。

zhè shuāng xié fēi cháng nài yòng

These shoes are very durable.

这种材料很耐热。

zhè zhǒng cái liào hěn nài rè

This material is very heat-resistant.

Similar Characters

耍 shuǎ

耑 duān

Practice Writing 耐 (nài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耐

What does 耐 (nài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耐 and 耍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耐?

What common words use 耐?

How to Write 耐 (nài)