耐心

• 拼音: nài xīn
• 汉字拆解: 耐 = 而 + 寸, to endure; 心 = pictograph of a heart

含义

Patient; patience. The quality of being able to wait calmly or endure difficulties.

Functions as both an adjective (patient) and a noun (patience). Essential quality often mentioned in parenting, teaching, customer service, and personal development. Opposite: 不耐烦 (impatient).

例句

1. 教小孩子学东西需要很大的耐心。
2. 他是一个很有耐心的人，从来不会急躁。
3. 请耐心等待，马上就轮到您了。

用法指南

语境: education, service, personal qualities

语气: positive

正确说法

• 谢谢你这么有耐心地教我。(Thank you for teaching me so patiently.)
• 我对他已经没有耐心了。(I've lost patience with him.)

错误说法

• 我很耐心这件事。(耐心 doesn't take a direct object — say 我对这件事很有耐心)

起源与历史

耐 (nài, to endure) + 心 (xīn, heart/mind). A heart that can endure; patience.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal