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承受 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say chéngshòu slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
承受表示忍受或接受压力。
chéng shòu biǎo shì rěn shòu huò jiē shòu yā lì。
承受 means to bear or accept pressure.
Context note
承受常用于压力、重量和情绪。
chéng shòu cháng yòng yú yā lì 、 zhòng liàng hé qíng xù。
It is often used for pressure, weight, and emotions.
5 examples
他承受了很大压力。
tā chéng shòu le hěn dà yā lì。
He bore a lot of pressure.
这个桌子承受不了这么重。
zhè ge zhuō zi chéng shòu bù liǎo zhè me zhòng。
This table cannot bear such heavy weight.
孩子承受不了这样的批评。
hái zi chéng shòu bù liǎo zhè yàng de pī píng。
The child cannot bear such criticism.
我们要学会承受困难。
wǒ men yào xué huì chéng shòu kùn nán。
We should learn to bear difficulties.
她承受住了痛苦。
tā chéng shòu zhù le tòng kǔ。
She endured the pain.
5 mini stories
考试前，他承受着很大压力。
kǎo shì qián， tā chéng shòu zhe hěn dà yā lì。
Before the exam, he was under great pressure.
这座桥能承受很多重量。
zhè zuò qiáo néng chéng shòu hěn duō zhòng liàng。
This bridge can bear a lot of weight.
她承受了很久，终于说出来了。
tā chéng shòu le hěn jiǔ， zhōng yú shuō chū lái le。
She endured for a long time and finally spoke up.
老师说成长要学会承受。
lǎo shī shuō chéng zhǎng yào xué huì chéng shòu。
The teacher said growing up means learning to endure.
有些事情必须勇敢承受。
yǒu xiē shì qíng bì xū yǒng gǎn chéng shòu。
Some things must be bravely borne.