懂中文 Dong Chinese
Dictionary
Log in
  • Learn
  • Dictionary
  • Media
  • Settings
大丈夫能屈能伸
dà​zhàng​fu​néng​qū​néng​shēn

to be flexible as the situation requires

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
大丈夫能屈能伸 dà​zhàng​fu​néng​qū​néng​shēn
to be flexible as the situation requires
a person of character knows when to yield and when to stand tall; able to adapt to circumstances; ready to give and take

Cross-References

Synonym

  • 能屈能伸 néng​qū​néng​shēn