心软 (xīn ruǎn) — softhearted, tenderhearted
Definition
Used when someone cannot bring themselves to refuse a person or a hard choice — it implies emotional weakness, not kindness. The opposite pattern is 心硬.
verb
softheartedtenderhearted
Examples
- 心软，。Tā xīn ruǎn, cóng bú jù jué bié rén de qǐng qiú.She is softhearted and never refuses others' requests.
- 心软。Nǐ duì nà ge piàn zi bié xīn ruǎn.Don't be softhearted toward that swindler.
- 心软，。Yīn wèi tā xīn ruǎn, suǒ yǐ zǒng shì bèi péng you lì yòng.Because he is softhearted, he's always taken advantage of by friends.
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