Definition
软化 is a verb with a literal sense (to make something physically softer, like material or food) and a metaphorical sense (to make someone's attitude or stance milder, often through gentle persuasion or emotional appeal). At HSK 7, you'll encounter it in political, economic, or interpersonal discourse where a firm position is gradually relaxed.
v.
to soften (physically or metaphorically)to persuade or influence through gentleindirect methods
Examples
- 软化。Jiārè kěyǐ shǐ zhè zhǒng jīnshǔ ruǎn huà.Heating can soften this type of metal.
- 软化，。Tā de tàidù jiànjiàn ruǎn huà le, kāishǐ yuànyì tuǒxié.His attitude gradually softened and he became willing to compromise.
- 软化。Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le yí xìliè cuòshī lái ruǎn huà mínzhòng de bùmǎn qíngxù.The government adopted a series of measures to soften public discontent.
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