弹性

• Pinyin: tán xìng
• Desglose de hanzi: 弹 = 弓 (bow) + 单 (single, phonetic); 性 = 忄+ 生

Significado

Elasticidad; flexibilidad.

Physical meaning: the property of materials to return to original shape. Figurative meaning: flexibility in schedules, policies, or approaches. Common in both scientific and business contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 这种面料弹性很好，穿着舒适又不容易变形。
2. 公司实行弹性工作制，员工可以自由选择上班时间。
3. 谈判要保持一定的弹性，不能把话说得太死。

Guía de uso

Contexto: scientific, business, everyday

Tono: technical

Correcto

• 这个方案有弹性。(This plan has flexibility.)
• 弹性工作时间很受欢迎。(Flexible working hours are very popular.)

Incorrecto

• 用'弹性'形容人的性格 (For personality flexibility, use 灵活 instead of 弹性)

Origen e historia

弹 means to bounce or spring, 性 means nature or property. Together: elastic property.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal