韌 (rèn) - Tough, pliable, resilient & describes materials that can bend without breaking, or

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Tough, pliable, resilient;

describes materials that can bend without breaking, or figuratively for tenacity and flexibility.

Tough, pliable, resilientdescribes materials that can bend without breaking, or

Usage highlights

ToughnessFlexible and toughTenacityTough spiritTough steelResilient quality

Synonyms

  • 坚韧— tenacious, tough and strong
  • 柔韧— pliable and tough

Antonyms

  • 脆— brittle, fragile
  • 弱— weak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This material is very tough and flexible (韧性很强).
  • He showed great resilience in overcoming difficulties (韧性十足).
  • The leather is both soft and tough (柔韧).

Collocations

  • Toughness(韧性)
  • Flexible and tough(柔韧)
  • Tenacity(韧劲)
  • Tough spirit(韧的精神)
  • Tough steel(韧钢)
  • Resilient quality(韧的品质)

Idioms

  • Bend but not break(坚韧不拔)
  • Tenacious and unyielding(韧劲十足)
  • As tough as an ox(牛脾气很韧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Valued in Chinese culture as a virtue, representing the ability to endure hardship and adapt without breaking.
  • Often associated with both physical materials (like metal, leather) and mental or spiritual fortitude.

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