受不了

shòu bù liǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

1. unbearable
2. unable to endure
3. can't stand

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 受得了 shòu de liǎo 受得了 shòu de liǎo to put up with; to endure 能够忍受: to put up with; to endure

Related words

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• 忍耐 rěn nài 忍耐 rěn nài to endure 同样表达承受困难: to endure
• 吃不消 chī bu xiāo 吃不消 chī bu xiāo to be unable to tolerate or endure 口语中常用来表示受不了: to be unable to tolerate or endure

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 受不了 with 忍不住: 受不了 means cannot endure (e.g. pain), 忍不住 means cannot help doing (e.g. laughing).

Example Sentences

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我 受不了 这么热的天气。

I can't stand such hot weather.

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Child Words of 受不了

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 了 了 le: (completed action marker)
• 受 受 shòu: to receive
• 了 了 liǎo: (of eyes) bright
• 不了 不了 bù le: no thanks (used to politely but informally decline)