柔嫩 (róu nèn) — tender (soft to the touch); delicate (fine and easy to damage)

Definition

Describes things that are soft to the touch and easy to bruise or damage — often skin, flowers, young plants, or meat. Weaker than 娇嫩, which leans more toward 'fragile/requiring careful protection'.

adjective
tender (soft to the touch)delicate (fine and easy to damage)

Examples

  • 柔嫩。
    Tā de pí fū hěn róu nèn.
    Her skin is very tender.
  • 柔嫩，。
    Zhè xiē huā duǒ hěn róu nèn, yào xiǎo xīn ná.
    These flowers are very delicate; handle with care.
  • 柔嫩，。
    Zhè kuài niú ròu hěn róu nèn, hěn hǎo chī.
    This piece of beef is very tender and delicious.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéSide by side

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

柔róusoft
嫩nèntender

柔 means soft and 嫩 means tender, so the word combines two close qualities.

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