柔韧 (róu rèn) — pliable and tough; flexible and resilient
Definition
柔韧 is an adjective-like verb meaning 'pliable and tough' — soft enough to bend without breaking (cloth, bamboo, an athlete's body). Often paired with 有力 to describe physical resilience.
verb
pliable and toughflexible and resilient
Examples
- 柔韧，。Zhè zhǒng bù hěn róu rèn, bù róng yì pò.This kind of cloth is very flexible and tough, not easy to tear.
- 柔韧。Yùn dòng yuán de shēn tǐ xū yào jì róu rèn yòu yǒu lì.Athletes' bodies need to be both flexible and strong.
- 柔韧，。Zhè gēn zhú zi hěn róu rèn, wān hěn duō cì yě bú huì duàn.This bamboo is very flexible and tough; it won't break even after many bends.
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