Writing
耐用 (nài yòng) — how to say "durable" in Chinese
耐用
Durable, long-lasting
adjective
Character composition
耐
to endure, to withstand
用
to use
Radicals / Keys
而
And
#126 · ér · 6 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Collocations
耐用性
nài yòng xìng
durability
耐用消费品
nài yòng xiāo fèi pǐn
durable consumer goods
Examples
这个牌子的手机非常耐用，可以用很多年。
Phones of this brand are very durable and can be used for many years.
这个很耐用。
This is very durable.
Frequently asked questions
Durable meaning in Chinese
"durable" in Chinese is 耐用 (nài yòng).
What does 耐用 mean in English?
耐用 (nài yòng) means "Durable, long-lasting".
How is 耐用 pronounced?
It is pronounced nài yòng (written as nai yong, naiyong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "durable" in Chinese characters?
It is written 耐用: 耐 has 9 strokes, 用 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 耐用?
耐用 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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