🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

灵活

Pronunciation / Transliteration: línghuó

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Flexible/ˈflɛksəbl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个计划是灵活的,可以根据学生的需求进行调整。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable to change.

    "The flexible schedule allowed employees to work at their own pace."
  2. 2

    Willing to change or compromise.

    "She has a flexible approach to problem-solving."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'flexible' originates from the Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent'. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, evolving to describe not only physical pliability but also adaptability in various contexts.

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