娇嫩 (jiāo nèn) — tender and delicate; fragile

Definition

Describes something soft, fine, and easily damaged — used for skin, flower petals, baby flesh. Stronger and more vivid than 柔软, with a built-in sense of fragility.

adjective

tender and delicatefragile

Examples

娇嫩，。
Tā de pí fū hěn jiāo nèn, xū yào hǎo hǎo bǎo yǎng.
Her skin is very delicate and needs good care.
，娇嫩。
Zhè duǒ huā de yán sè hěn xiān yàn, huā bàn fēi cháng jiāo nèn.
This flower's color is bright, and the petals are very tender.
娇嫩，。
Yīng ér de jī fū hěn jiāo nèn, yí dìng yào yòng wēn hé de chǎn pǐn.
A baby's skin is very delicate; you must use gentle products.

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