flexibility; softness; pliability
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
soft and gentle nature; flexibility (as opposed to rigidity)
Often used in contrast with 刚性 (rigidity/hardness), especially in management, materials science, or personality descriptions.
This new material possesses both rigidity and flexibility.
Flexible management can better stimulate employees' creativity.
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Her gentle nature makes her very popular in the team.
adjective
soft and easily deformable; flexible (of materials)
Used as an attributive adjective, often in technical or materials science contexts to describe physical properties.
This is a flexible material that can be bent freely without breaking.
Flexible circuit boards are widely used in smartphones.
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Flexible screen technology is changing the design of electronic devices.
adjective
flexible; negotiable; adaptable (of methods or policies)
Describes approaches, policies, or handling of matters that allow for adjustment and accommodation rather than strict adherence to rules.
For special circumstances, we can adopt a flexible approach to handling them.
Flexible law enforcement better reflects humanistic care.
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We need to formulate more flexible policies to attract talent.