Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resilient; enduring: Having the physical or mental strength to withstand prolonged stress, hardship, or activity without breaking or losing effectiveness. It implies a combination of flexibility and stamina.
   • Tenacious; persistent: Describing the ability to continue firmly or stubbornly in a course of action over a long period.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Vận động viên marathon cần có một cơ thể dẻo dai. (A marathon runner needs a resilient body.)
  • Cô ấy có tinh thần dẻo dai đáng kinh ngạc. (She has an amazingly tenacious spirit.)
  • Loại dây này rất dẻo dai và khó đứt. (This type of rope is very tough and hard to break.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe abstract qualities like willpower, effort, or commitment.
  • Sự nỗ lực dẻo dai cuối cùng cũng được đền đáp. (The persistent effort was finally rewarded.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bền bỉ (adj): durable, persevering. Often used similarly to but may emphasize longevity over flexibility.
  • Anh ấy luyện tập một cách bền bỉ. (He trains perseveringly.)
• Dai sức (adj): having endurance, stamina (often physical).
  • Ngựa đua phải là ngựa dai sức. (Racehorses must be hardy.)

Synonyms

• Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
• Tenacious: Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent.
• Enduring: Lasting over a long period; durable.
• Tough: Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions.

Related Idioms

• Dẻo dai như cao su: As tough and flexible as rubber.
  • Cậu bé ấy dẻo dai như cao su, ngã bao nhiêu lần cũng đứng dậy. (That boy is as tough as rubber, he gets up no matter how many times he falls.)

adj

1. resistant; enduring