娇柔 (jiāo róu) — charming and gentle (of a female)

Definition

Literary, written-style adjective for a delicate, gentle femininity (look, voice, bearing). More bookish than 漂亮 or 好看, which describe simple prettiness.

adjective

charming and gentle (of a female)

Examples

娇柔。
Tā shì yí gè fēi cháng jiāo róu de nǚ hái.
She is a very charming and gentle girl.
娇柔。
Tā jiāo róu de qì zhì xī yǐn le hěn duō rén.
Her charming and gentle temperament attracted many people.
娇柔，。
Jǐn guǎn tā wài biǎo jiāo róu, nèi xīn què fēi cháng jiān qiáng.
Although she appears charming and gentle on the outside, she is very strong inside.

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