be able to stoop or stand tall; flexible and adaptable
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
be adaptable; know when to yield and when to assert oneself
formalUsed to describe a person who is resilient and pragmatic, able to endure hardship and seize opportunities when they arise. Often implies wisdom and long-term thinking.
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.
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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.