temper force with gentleness; a blend of firmness and flexibility
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to balance strength and gentleness; to complement toughness with flexibility
formalUsed to describe a person's character, a management style, or an approach that combines firm principles with adaptable methods. It implies wisdom and effectiveness.
Yī一
wèi位
yōu优
xiù秀
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
dǒng懂
dé得
gāng刚
róu柔
xiāng相
jì济
。
An excellent leader knows how to temper strength with gentleness.
Jiào教
yù育
hái孩
zi子
xū需
yào要
gāng刚
róu柔
xiāng相
jì济
de的
fāng方
fǎ法
。
Educating children requires a method that combines firmness and flexibility.
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Tā他
de的
guǎn管
lǐ理
fēng风
gé格
gāng刚
róu柔
xiāng相
jì济
，
hěn很
shòu受
yuán员
gōng工
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
His management style, which balances toughness and gentleness, is highly respected by his employees.
Zhè这
tào套
quán拳
fǎ法
jiǎng讲
jiu究
gāng刚
róu柔
xiāng相
jì济
。
This martial arts style emphasizes the harmony of hardness and softness.