禁得起 is a verb phrase meaning 'can withstand' or 'is resilient enough for' — it expresses the ability of something or someone to endure pressure, testing, scrutiny, hardship, or time without failing. The character 禁 (jīn) means 'to bear' or 'to endure'; 得 (de) is a structural particle indicating potential; and 起 (qǐ) functions as a resultative complement meaning 'to rise/withstand', adding the sense of successful endurance. Together, they form a common pattern: [subject] + 禁得起 + [noun/noun phrase], often used with abstract challenges (e.g., time, criticism, hardship) or physical stressors (e.g., heat, cold, wear).

This phrase carries a slightly formal or literary tone and is frequently found in written Chinese or thoughtful speech — for instance, describing whether materials, relationships, health, or reputations can hold up under strain. It implies not just survival, but sustained integrity or quality through difficulty.