弹性

彈性

tánxìng

noun HSK 7-9 #11,657

Meanings

1 elasticity
2 flexibility

Characters

to spring; to bounce

nature; property

Examples

这种材料弹性很好。

Zhèzhǒng cáiliào tánxìng hěn hǎo.

This material has great elasticity.

公司实行弹性工作制。

Gōngsī shíxíng tánxìng gōngzuò zhì.

The company implements a flexible work system.

Tips

usage

弹性 is used both literally (physical elasticity of materials) and figuratively (flexibility in schedules, policies, etc.). 弹性工作 = flexible work; 弹性时间 = flexible hours.

Stroke Order

弹 dàn

性 xìng