韧 (rèn) - tough & pliable but strong

韧Tone 4

rèn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 韦

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韧 · rèn

tough;

pliable but strong;

resilient;

tenacious

toughpliable but strongresilient

Usage highlights

toughnesstenacitydegree of toughnessflexible and toughstrong and toughtoughness training

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This material is very tough (韧性).
  • He showed great tenacity (韧劲) in his work.
  • Rubber has good flexibility and toughness (韧度).

Collocations

  • toughness(韧性)
  • tenacity(韧劲)
  • degree of toughness(韧度)
  • flexible and tough(柔韧)
  • strong and tough(坚韧)
  • toughness training(韧性训练)

Idioms

  • Strong and tenacious(坚韧不拔)
  • Flexible yet firm(柔韧有余)
  • Unyielding and persistent(韧而不舍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 韦 (leather/hide) and 刃 (blade), suggesting something that can withstand cutting.
  • In Chinese philosophy, '韧' represents the ideal of being firm yet adaptable, like bamboo that bends but doesn't break.
  • Valued as a virtue in personal character - the ability to endure hardship while maintaining strength.

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