Writing
经受 (jīng shòu) — how to say "to undergo" in Chinese
经受
To undergo, to withstand
verb
Character composition
经
to pass through
受
to receive, to bear
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
经受磨难
jīngshòu mónàn
to undergo hardships
经受风雨
jīngshòu fēngyǔ
to weather storms
经受考验
jīngshòu kǎoyàn
to withstand a test
Examples
这座桥经受住了暴风雨的考验。
This bridge withstood the test of the storm.
他经受了很多困难。
He underwent many difficulties.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to undergo" in Chinese?
"to undergo" in Chinese is 经受 (jīng shòu).
What does 经受 mean in English?
经受 (jīng shòu) means "To undergo, to withstand".
How is 经受 pronounced?
It is pronounced jīng shòu (written as jing shou, jingshou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to undergo" in Chinese characters?
It is written 经受: 经 has 8 strokes, 受 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 经受?
经受 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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