This is the 4364th most frequent Chinese word.
忍
"忍" means to endure, tolerate, or bear.
In this sentence, '忍' is used as part of the compound verb '忍住', meaning 'to hold back' or 'endure'. It reflects the subject's restraint from expressing emotions.
我忍住了眼泪，没有哭出来。
I held back my tears and did not cry.
Here, '忍' is used as part of the noun '忍耐', which signifies patience or tolerance, emphasizing its role as a virtue or strategy.
忍耐是解决难题的关键。
Patience is the key to solving difficult problems.
In this example, '忍' is part of the verb '忍受', meaning 'to endure' or 'to tolerate'. It refers to the subject's capacity to withstand unpleasant experiences.