能伸能屈 — “To be flexible and adaptable”
能伸能屈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be flexible and adaptable”. To know when to yield and when to assert oneself, adjusting to various circumstances and being able to endure hardship as well as seize opportunities. Literally, “able to stretch and able to bend”.
能伸能屈 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 能伸能屈 mean?
能伸能屈 (néng shēn néng qū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be flexible and adaptable”.
How do you pronounce 能伸能屈?
能伸能屈 is pronounced néng shēn néng qū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能伸能屈 literally mean?
Literally, 能伸能屈 means “able to stretch and able to bend”. It is used to mean “to be flexible and adaptable”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能伸能屈?
能弯曲也能伸直。指人在失意时能忍耐，在得志时能大干一番。比喻好坏环境都能适应。