Meaning of 能屈能伸
能屈能伸 means be adaptable; know when to yield and when to assert oneself. Pronounced néng qū néng shēn.
- be adaptable; know when to yield and when to assert oneself
Definitions & Examples
Dà大
zhàng丈
fu夫
néng能
qū屈
néng能
shēn伸
，
zhè这
diǎn点
cuò挫
zhé折
suàn算
bù不
liǎo了
shén什
me么
。
A true man knows when to bend and when to stand firm; this little setback is nothing.
Tā他
zài在
shāng商
hǎi海
chén沉
fú浮
duō多
nián年
，
shēn深
ān谙
néng能
qū屈
néng能
shēn伸
zhī之
dào道
。
Having experienced the ups and downs of the business world for many years, he thoroughly understands the principle of adaptability.
Chéng成
gōng功
zhě者
wǎng往
wǎng往
shì是
nà那
xiē些
néng能
qū屈
néng能
shēn伸
、
shěn审
shí时
duó度
shì势
de的
rén人
。
Successful people are often those who are adaptable and can assess the situation accurately.