Definition
韧 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears as a morpheme in compound words, conveying the quality of being tough but flexible — the opposite of brittle. You'll see it in 韧性 ('toughness, resilience'), 坚韧 ('firm and tenacious, unyielding'), and 柔韧 ('flexible and tough'). It's not used as a standalone word in modern Chinese.
b.f.
tough but pliableresilient (as a morpheme in compound words)
Examples
- ，。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào de rèn xìng hěn hǎo, bù róngyì duànliè.This material has good toughness and is not easy to break.
- ，。Tā xìnggé jiānrèn, yùdào kùnnán cóng bù fàngqì.His character is tenacious; he never gives up when facing difficulties.
- 。Zhúzi de xiānwéi jì róuruǎn yòu róurèn.Bamboo fibers are both soft and tough.
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