耐看

Mandarin · pinyin nài kàn

Meanings

  1. able to withstand careful appreciation
  2. well worth a second look
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耐
nài · endure, bear; resist; patient
看
kàn · look, see; examine, scrutinize
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4–4 · nai4 kan4

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noi6 hon3

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adj

  1. having a lingering charm; easy on the eyes

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