靱 (rèn) - Tough, pliable, flexible — refers to something that & often used to describe leather, materials, or resilient

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靱 · rèn

Tough, pliable, flexible — refers to something that is strong yet supple, not easily broken;

often used to describe leather, materials, or resilient qualities.

Tough, pliable, flexible — refers to something thatoften used to describe leather, materials, or resilient

Usage highlights

ToughnessTough leatherFlexible strengthResilient materialTough and durablePlastic toughness

Synonyms

  • 韧— tough, pliable (simplified form)
  • 柔韧— flexible and tough
  • 坚韧— firm and tough

Antonyms

  • 脆— brittle, fragile
  • 硬— hard, rigid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This leather is very tough (皮革很靱).
  • The material has good flexibility (材料靱性好).
  • He showed resilient spirit (他表现出靱性精神).
  • Tough rubber soles(靱性橡胶鞋底)

Collocations

  • Toughness(靱性)
  • Tough leather(靱皮)
  • Flexible strength(靱力)
  • Resilient material(靱质)
  • Tough and durable(靱久)
  • Plastic toughness(塑靱性)

Idioms

  • Tough as steel and gentle as silk(刚靱并济)
  • Resilient and unyielding(坚靱不拔)
  • Flexible yet strong(柔中带靱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the quality of leather that is tough yet flexible.
  • In traditional craftsmanship, 靱 was valued for materials that could withstand stress without breaking.
  • Metaphorically extended to describe human character traits of resilience and perseverance.

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