Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "韧", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "韧", and master the standard way of writing the character "韧".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 韧
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "韧" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
韧 (rèn)
1. Soft and solid; when subjected to external force, it deforms but is not easily broken, contrasted with "脆" (cuì, brittle).
- Examples: 强韧 (strong and resilient), 柔韧 (soft and flexible), 韧性 (also refers to a stubborn and enduring spirit), 韧劲 (resilience).
2. Original meaning: pliable but strong.
- Derived from the character components: 从韦, 刃声, where 韦 refers to tanned leather, indicating that it is both soft and solid, and when subjected to external force, it deforms but does not easily break.
3. Reference: In the text "管子·制分", it states: "Thus, all military actions, when attacking the strongholds must be韧, and when taking advantage of opportunities must be spirited."