能屈能伸 néngqūnéngshēn to be adaptable Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 大丈夫能屈能伸 dàzhàngfunéngqūnéngshēn 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