HSK Level 5

不耐烦

bú nài fán

impatient

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Example Sentences

他对我说话很没有耐心。

tā duì wǒ shuōhuà hěn méiyou nàixinfàn.

He was very impatient when talking to me.

我对他很没有耐心。

wǒ duì tā hěn méiyou nàixinfàn.

I was very impatient with him.

他们对我很没有耐心。

tāmen duì wǒ hěn méiyou nàixinfàn.

They were very impatient with me.

Synonyms

烦躁 (fán zào)

irritable

焦躁 (jiāo zào)

impatient

Antonyms

耐心 (nàixīn)

patient

宽容 (kuānróng)

tolerant

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 不耐烦 (bù nài fán) is composed of three characters: 不 (bù), 耐 (nài), and 烦 (fán). 不 means "not" or "no", 耐 means "to endure" or "to tolerate", and 烦 means "annoyance" or "impatience". Together, 不耐烦 literally means "not enduring annoyance" or "impatient".The word 不耐烦 is often used to describe a person who is easily irritated or frustrated. It can also be used to describe a situation that is frustrating or annoying. For example, if someone is waiting in a long line, they might become 不耐烦 (impatient).The word 不耐烦 is a common word in Chinese and is used in both formal and informal settings. It is important to understand the meaning of this word in order to communicate effectively in Chinese.