柔软 (róu ruǎn) — soft

Definition

柔软 describes a pleasingly soft texture (hair, fabric, skin). Use it for tactile softness, not character — for that see 温柔 or 软弱.

adjective
soft

Examples

  • 柔软
    Zhè kuài dàn gāo hěn róu ruǎn.
    This piece of cake is very soft.
  • 柔软
    Zhè jiàn máo yī de máo fēi cháng róu ruǎn.
    The wool of this sweater is very soft.
  • 柔软
    Tā de tóu fa yòu hēi yòu róu ruǎn.
    Her hair is both black and soft.

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