to be patient · patience

nài xīn

n+ài·4th tonex+īn·1st tone

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His patience is worn out.

他的耐心已经到了极限。

Patience is sometimes the most effective weapon.

耐心有时候是最有效的武器。

Please wait until we get the results of the examination.

请耐心等候检查的结果。

Thank you for your patience.

谢谢你的耐心。

Be patient and persistent. These things take time.

耐心地坚持下去，这些事急不来。

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