能屈能伸

能屈能伸 néng néng shēn ㄋㄥˊ ㄑㄩ ㄋㄥˊ ㄕㄣ nang4 wat1 nang4 san1

  • can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
  • flexible

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 能 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown