手软 (shǒu ruǎn) — softhearted, hesitant to be harsh or strict
Definition
Used almost only in negation (不能手软, 不会手软) to mean 'be lenient / not have the heart to act harshly'. It is about momentary hesitation when one should be firm.
verb
softheartedhesitant to be harsh or strict
Examples
- 手软。Tā duì dí rén cóng lái bú huì shǒu ruǎn.He is never softhearted toward enemies.
- ，手软。Cái yuán de shí hou, jīng lǐ bù néng shǒu ruǎn.When laying off employees, the manager cannot be softhearted.
- 。Tā yí kàn dào hái zi kū jiù shǒu ruǎn le.She becomes softhearted as soon as she sees a child cry.
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