粉嫩 (fěn nèn) — fair and delicate (of skin, complexion)

Definition

Used for skin that looks soft, pink, and youthful — typical of babies or young women. It is a more vivid, aesthetic word than a plain "fair," and pairs with skin, cheeks, or face (not things or people in general).

adjective

fair and delicate (of skin, complexion)

Examples

粉嫩。
Tā de pí fū hěn fěn nèn.
Her skin is very fair and delicate.
粉嫩。
Zhè zhǒng miàn shuāng néng ràng jī fū biàn de fěn nèn.
This cream can make the skin become fair and delicate.
粉嫩，。
Xiǎo yīng ér de liǎn dàn fěn nèn de, tè bié kě ài.
The baby's cheeks are fair and delicate, especially cute.

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