能屈能伸 — “To be able to bend and stretch”
能屈能伸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be able to bend and stretch”. To be adaptable and resilient, capable of enduring hardship when in an unfavorable position and asserting oneself when opportunities arise. It describes someone who can be flexible and tenacious. Literally, “can bend, can stretch”.
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What does 能屈能伸 mean?
能屈能伸 (néng qū néng shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be able to bend and stretch”.
How do you pronounce 能屈能伸?
能屈能伸 is pronounced néng qū néng shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能屈能伸 literally mean?
Literally, 能屈能伸 means “can bend, can stretch”. It is used to mean “to be able to bend and stretch”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能屈能伸?
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。