English–Chinese
“durable” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnài yòng
Example
这把刀很耐用，可以用好多年。zhè bǎ dāo hěn nài yòng ké yǐ yòng hǎo duō nián
This knife is very durable and can be used for many years.
How to say “durable” in Chinese
“Durable” in Chinese is 耐用 (nài yòng).
Able to take repeated everyday use without wearing out quickly.
Example sentences with 耐用
这辆自行车不太耐用，经常要修理。zhè liàng zì xíng chē bú tài nài yòng jīng cháng yào xiū lǐ
This bicycle is not very durable and often needs repairs.
Tips for using 耐用
- In everyday conversation, this adjective becomes more informative when paired with a time span or amount of use, such as several years or many trips.