弹性 (tán xìng) — elasticity; flexibility
Definition
弹性 covers both physical elasticity (materials stretching back) and metaphorical flexibility (policies, thinking). For toughness of material or character, use 韧性 instead.
noun
elasticityflexibility
Examples
- 弹性。Zhè zhǒng cái liào de tán xìng hěn hǎo.This material has good elasticity.
- 弹性。Gōng sī de zhèng cè hěn yǒu tán xìng.The company's policy is very flexible.
- 弹性。Tā de xiǎng fǎ hěn yǒu tán xìng.His thinking is very flexible.
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