能刚能柔 — “Capable of being both firm and gentle”
能刚能柔 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Capable of being both firm and gentle”. Able to be resolute when necessary and yielding at other times, demonstrating adaptability in handling various situations. Literally, “able to be firm and gentle”.
能刚能柔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 能刚能柔 mean?
能刚能柔 (néng gāng néng róu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Capable of being both firm and gentle”.
How do you pronounce 能刚能柔?
能刚能柔 is pronounced néng gāng néng róu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能刚能柔 literally mean?
Literally, 能刚能柔 means “able to be firm and gentle”. It is used to mean “Capable of being both firm and gentle”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能刚能柔?
刚：刚强；柔：温和。指可以温和也可以强硬