Chinese phrase

我受不了 wǒ shòu bù liǎo

Meaning

I can't stand it

When to use it

Expresses that something is impossible to tolerate. It is common in conversation and can sound strong, especially when describing an unpleasant smell, place, or experience.

Example dialogue

这家店的味道,我受不了。 zhè jiā diàn de wèi dào wǒ shòu bù liǎo

I can't stand the smell in this place.

那我们换个地方,外面有家咖啡厅。 nà wǒ men huàn gè dì fāng wài miàn yǒu jiā kā fēi tīng

Then let's go somewhere else; there's a cafe outside.

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