jan2 sau6忍受

Jyutpingjan2 sau6

Yaleyán sauh

動詞Common

Definition

To bear, endure, withstand, or tolerate with effort.

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How it's used

While 忍受 is understood in Cantonese, speakers often prefer more direct or expressive alternatives like 頂得順 or 忍到 when talking about physical or mental endurance. Using 忍受 can sound slightly more formal or literary, similar to how one might use 'endure' rather than 'stand' in English. It is frequently paired with negative structures to emphasize the limit of one's patience.

Examples

ni1呢di1啲gam3咁cou4嘈ge3嘅waan4環ging2境，nei5你dim2點joeng2樣jan2忍sau6受㗎？

How can you tolerate such a noisy environment?

ngo5我zan1真hai6係jan2忍sau6受m4唔dou3到keoi5佢seng4成jat6日ci4遲dou3到。

I really cannot stand him being late all the time.

Common phrases

jan2忍sau6受tung3痛fu2苦

to endure pain

jan2忍sau6受m4唔dou3到

cannot stand it

Common mistake

Learners often use 忍受 in casual conversation where 頂得順 is much more natural. Additionally, avoid using it as a direct translation for 'to wait' or 'to hold back' in contexts where 忍住 is more appropriate.