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容忍 (tolerate) vs 忍受 (endure) — use 容忍 when emphasizing patience and acceptance, while 忍受 focuses more on the act of enduring without necessarily implying acceptance.
Be cautious using 容忍 in formal situations, as it can imply a level of passive acceptance that may not always be desirable. Common collocations include 容忍别人的缺点 (tolerate others' shortcomings) and 容忍痛苦 (endure pain). Make sure to correctly pronounce the tones to avoid misunderstanding.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 容忍 connects to themes of emotional resilience and interpersonal relationships found in other Level 6 vocabulary. Focus on using it in sentences that reflect complex emotional situations, as this will deepen your understanding and application.
Learners often confuse 容忍 with 忍受 (ren3 shou4), which is more about enduring pain or hardship. For instance, saying '我容忍痛苦' (I tolerate pain) should be corrected to '我忍受痛苦'.
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How to say to put up with in Chinese
“to put up with” in Chinese is容忍
容忍 (rong2 ren3) means to tolerate or put up with something unpleasant or challenging. This term is often used in contexts where someone endures difficulties or the behavior of others, emphasizing patience and acceptance in the face of adversity.
When to use 容忍
Be cautious using 容忍 in formal situations, as it can imply a level of passive acceptance that may not always be desirable. Common collocations include 容忍别人的缺点 (tolerate others' shortcomings) and 容忍痛苦 (endure pain). Make sure to correctly pronounce the tones to avoid misunderstanding.
容忍 or something close to it
容忍 (tolerate) vs 忍受 (endure) — use 容忍 when emphasizing patience and acceptance, while 忍受 focuses more on the act of enduring without necessarily implying acceptance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 容忍 with 忍受 (ren3 shou4), which is more about enduring pain or hardship. For instance, saying '我容忍痛苦' (I tolerate pain) should be corrected to '我忍受痛苦'.
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Grammar Patterns of 容忍
容忍 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他不能____被人发现行为失检。
He could not bear to be seen to act dishonourably.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 容忍
Yes, 容忍 suggests a deeper level of endurance, while 容许 means to allow or permit.
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