柔韧 (róurèn): pliable and tough

Meanings

1 pliable and tough
2 flexible and resilient
3 supple yet strong

Characters

柔

tough; resilient; tenacious

Examples

竹子柔韧性强，不容易折断。

Zhúzi róurèn xìng qiáng, bù róngyì zhéduàn.

Bamboo is highly flexible and resilient — not easily broken.

这种材料柔韧耐用，适合做运动装备。

Zhè zhǒng cáiliào róurèn nàiyòng, shìhé zuò yùndòng zhuāngbèi.

This material is flexible and durable, suitable for making sports equipment.

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usage

柔韧 combines 柔 (soft/gentle) and 韧 (tough/resilient), describing a quality where softness and strength coexist — like bamboo, leather, or an athlete's body. It is often used in materials science and physical training contexts (柔韧性, flexibility).