受不了

shòubuliǎo

unbearable

Dictionary entry

unbearable; unable to endure; can't stand

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See it in sentences

这里太热了,我受不了。

Zhèlǐ tài rè le, wǒ shòubuliǎo.

English

It is too hot here; I cannot stand it.

他的脾气让人受不了。

Tā de píqi ràng rén shòubuliǎo.

English

His temper is unbearable.

Goes with

  • 真受不了really cannot stand it
  • 受不了了cannot take it anymore
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