媃 (róu) - Soft, gentle, pliable & describes a delicate and yielding quality, often used

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媃 · róu

Soft, gentle, pliable;

describes a delicate and yielding quality, often used to depict feminine grace or supple materials.

Soft, gentle, pliabledescribes a delicate and yielding quality, often used

Usage highlights

Soft and gentleGentle beautySupple and toughSoft appearanceGentle posturePliant and delicate

Synonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 软— soft, flexible

Antonyms

  • 刚— hard, rigid
  • 硬— hard, stiff

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric felt soft and pliable (媃软).
  • She moved with gentle grace (媃美).
  • The material is supple and easy to shape (媃韧).

Collocations

  • Soft and gentle(媃软)
  • Gentle beauty(媃美)
  • Supple and tough(媃韧)
  • Soft appearance(媃貌)
  • Gentle posture(媃姿)
  • Pliant and delicate(媃细)

Idioms

  • Gentle and graceful demeanor(媃姿绰约)
  • Soft and delicate appearance(媃貌嫣然)
  • Supple and resilient quality(媃韧有余)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe feminine beauty and grace.
  • Associated with traditional ideals of gentle, yielding feminine qualities.
  • Sometimes used in names to convey softness and elegance.

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