(ruǎn) - Soft, tender, delicate — describes a gentle, soft,

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ruǎn | 12 strokes | radical:

· ruǎn

Soft, tender, delicate — describes a gentle, soft, or tender quality, often used to describe youth, texture, or demeanor.

Soft, tender, delicate — describes a gentle, soft,

Usage highlights

Soft skinTender personalityDelicate textureYoung and tenderGentle voiceTender leaves

Synonyms

  • soft, gentle
  • tender, delicate

Antonyms

  • hard, strong
  • coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The baby's skin is very soft (媆肤).
  • She has a gentle and tender personality (性格媆和).
  • The texture of the tofu is delicate (豆腐口感很媆).
  • The young leaves are tender (媆叶).

Collocations

  • Soft skin(媆肤)
  • Tender personality(性格媆和)
  • Delicate texture(媆质)
  • Young and tender(媆幼)
  • Gentle voice(媆声)
  • Tender leaves(媆叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 媆 carries connotations of youth, gentleness, and delicacy, often associated with feminine qualities.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage but can be found in classical or literary contexts.
  • In naming, it may be chosen to evoke a sense of softness, grace, or youthful innocence.

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