輑 (yǐn) - To bend, curve, or flex & to be pliable or yielding

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yǐn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

輑 · yǐn

To bend, curve, or flex;

to be pliable or yielding;

to accommodate or adapt.

To bend, curve, or flexto be pliable or yieldingto accommodate or adapt.

Usage highlights

To bend and yieldFlexible and pliableCurved pathTo accommodate circumstancesBending motionYielding and adapting

Synonyms

  • 屈— to bend; to submit
  • 弯— to bend; curved
  • 柔— soft; flexible

Antonyms

  • 直— straight; upright
  • 刚— firm; rigid
  • 硬— hard; inflexible

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bamboo bends in the wind (竹輑于风).
  • He yielded to the circumstances (他輑于形势).
  • The flexible material adapts to the shape (輑性材料适应形状).
  • A curved path through the garden (輑径通幽).

Collocations

  • To bend and yield(輑屈)
  • Flexible and pliable(輑柔)
  • Curved path(輑径)
  • To accommodate circumstances(輑势)
  • Bending motion(輑动)
  • Yielding and adapting(輑顺)

Idioms

  • Bending but not breaking(輑而不折)
  • Yielding to achieve one's purpose(以輑求伸)
  • Flexible adaptation to circumstances(輑势而为)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Daoist principle of flexibility and yielding as a strength rather than weakness.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, the ability to bend and adapt is often seen as wisdom in navigating life's challenges.
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing the virtue of adaptability in governance and personal conduct.

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