韧性
rènxìng
The English word 'resilience' is translated into Chinese as 韧性 (rènxìng). Wiktionary also lists 弹性 (tánxìng).
Meaning: mental ability (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 韧性 | rènxìng |
| 弹性 | tánxìng |
In Chinese, the word for resilience can change depending on whether you are discussing physical properties or character. For a psychological context specifically referring to 'mental resilience,' the term 心理韧性 is commonly used.
Which one should you use?
韧性 refers to toughness and the ability to endure hardship. In contrast, 弹性 refers more to physical elasticity or the ability to bounce back quickly, though it can also be used metaphorically to mean flexibility.
How do you pronounce it?
rènxìng
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese philosophy, the ideal form of resilience is often compared to bamboo, which bends in a storm but does not break, embodying the spirit of 韧性.
- The character 韧 (rèn) in 韧性 (rènxìng) is traditionally associated with the properties of leather or silk, materials that can be bent or stretched without breaking.
- If you want to describe someone's resilience as being particularly strong, you might use the word 顽强 (wánqiáng), which carries a connotation of 'stubbornness' or 'unyieldingness' in the face of adversity.
Examples in context
- 那位年轻女士在面对挑战时展现出了极大的韧性。The young lady displayed tremendous resilience when facing challenges.
- 他凭借坚定的毅力克服了一切困难。He overcame all hardships with unwavering resilience.
- 他在困境中展现出了坚韧不拔的品质。He displayed an unyielding resilience in the face of adversity.
- 面对挫折，我们需要展现出韧性。Miànduì cuòzhé, wǒmen xūyào zhǎnxiàn chū rènxìng.We need to show resilience when facing setbacks.
- 这种韧性让她度过了难关。Zhè zhǒng rènxìng ràng tā dùguòle nánguān.This resilience helped her get through the difficulties.
- 成功的关键在于心理的韧性。Chénggōng de guānjiàn zàiyú xīnlǐ de rènxìng.The key to success lies in mental resilience.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing how to handle a difficult project.
- 雨婷 Yuting这个项目压力很大，你觉得能撑住吗？Zhège xiàngmù yālì hěn dà, nǐ juéde néng chēng zhù ma?This project is very high pressure, do you think you can handle it?
- 志强 Zhiqiang没问题，我很有心理韧性。Méi wèntí, wǒ hěn yǒu xīnlǐ rènxìng.No problem, I have a lot of mental resilience.
- 雨婷 Yuting志强，你的心态真的很稳。Zhìqiáng, nǐ de xīntài zhēn de hěn wěn.Zhiqiang, your mindset is really steady.
- 志强 Zhiqiang谢谢雨婷，我会加油的。Xièxiè Yǔtíng, wǒ huì jiāyóu de.Thanks Yuting, I will do my best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “resilience” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
