English–Chinese
“patience” in Chinese
How to say “patience” in Chinese
“Patience” in Chinese is 忍耐 (rěn nài).
A person holds back immediate reactions and stays with a difficult situation until it passes or the goal is reached.
Example sentences with 忍耐
学习一门语言需要持久的忍耐。xué xí yì mén yǔ yán xū yào chí jiǔ de rěn nài
Learning a language requires lasting patience.
Tips for using 忍耐
- A delayed result can require patience, but 忍耐 (rěnnài, "patience") usually signals a harder burden or stronger self-control, so it carries more weight than ordinary waiting.
Other Chinese words for “patience”
遇到困难要有耐心。yù dào kùn nán yào yǒu nài xīn
You need to have patience when you encounter difficulties.