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The character 忍 combines the component 刃, meaning a sharp blade, over the heart radical 心. This structure evokes the image of a knife pressed against the heart, conveying the idea of enduring profound emotional or physical pain. Its meaning centers on patience, self-restraint, and resilience, the capacity to withstand hardship or provocation without yielding. This endurance can reflect both positive fortitude and, in some contexts, a colder, hardened emotional state.
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他忍耐了很久。
我忍受不了噪音。
她忍心拒绝吗？
孩子忍不住哭了。
工作要有耐心。
忍一忍就没事了。
在压力下，他学会了忍耐。
面对不公平，他选择忍耐并继续努力。