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(often of a person) be unable to stand (tests, trials, etc.)

jīn bu qǐ

禁 不 起

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v.(often of a person) be unable to stand (tests, trials, etc.)
- wén zhāng jīn bu qǐ tuī qiāo
  文章禁不起推敲。
  This article cannot stand close scrutiny.
- tā jīn bu qǐ yòu huò
  他禁不起诱惑。
  He fails to withstand the temptation.
- zhè xiē yù diāo kě jīn bu qǐ pèng zhuàng o
  这些玉雕可禁不起碰撞哦。
  These jade carvings can't withstand impact .
synonym
jīn bù zhù禁不住 jīng bu qǐ经不起 chī bu xiāo吃不消
antonym
jīn de qǐ禁得起 jīn de zhù禁得住

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