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忍 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say rěn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
忍表示控制自己，不表现出不舒服或生气。
Rěn biǎoshì kòngzhì zìjǐ, bù biǎoxiàn chū bù shūfu huò shēngqì.
To endure means to control oneself and not show discomfort or anger.
Context note
忍常用于忍耐小痛或等待。
Rěn cháng yòng yú rěnnài xiǎo tòng huò děngdài.
To endure is often used for enduring minor pain or waiting.
5 examples
我忍一下痛。
wǒ rěn yí xià tòng。
I endure the pain for a moment.
他忍住了笑。
tā rěn zhù le xiào。
He held back his laughter.
我们忍到下课。
wǒ men rěn dào xià kè。
We endure until class ends.
她忍住了眼泪。
tā rěn zhù le yǎn lèi。
She held back her tears.
你忍一下，马上就好。
nǐ rěn yí xià， mǎ shàng jiù hǎo。
Endure a moment, it will be fine soon.
5 mini stories
小明打针时忍了一下。他不哭。
xiǎo míng dǎ zhēn shí rěn le yí xià。 tā bù kū。
Xiao Ming endured a moment during the injection. He didn't cry.
小红忍住了打喷嚏。她用手捂住。
xiǎo hóng rěn zhù le dǎ pēn tì。 tā yòng shǒu wǔ zhù。
Xiao Hong held back a sneeze. She covered with her hand.
我们忍到放学再玩。先学习。
wǒ men rěn dào fàng xué zài wán。 xiān xué xí。
We endure until after school to play. Study first.
他忍住了生气。深呼吸一下。
tā rěn zhù le shēng qì。 shēn hū xī yí xià。
He held back his anger. Took a deep breath.
小狗忍痛走路。它很勇敢。
xiǎo gǒu rěn tòng zǒu lù。 tā hěn yǒng gǎn。
The little dog endured pain to walk. It was very brave.