腬 (róu) - Soft & tender

腬Tone 2

róu ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

榕儒

腬 · róu

Soft;

tender;

smooth (of skin, texture);

greasy;

rich (of food);

also refers to a type of fine, soft meat.

Softtendersmooth (of skin, texture)

Usage highlights

Soft and smoothGreasy and richSmooth textureTender meatFine textureSoft skin

Synonyms

  • 柔— soft; gentle
  • 嫩— tender; delicate
  • 滑— smooth; slippery

Antonyms

  • 糙— coarse; rough
  • 硬— hard; stiff

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The baby's skin is very soft and smooth (腬腬的).
  • This dish is too greasy (腬腻).
  • The texture of the silk feels smooth and delicate (腬滑).
  • He prefers tender meat (腬肉).

Collocations

  • Soft and smooth(腬腬)
  • Greasy and rich(腬腻)
  • Smooth texture(腬滑)
  • Tender meat(腬肉)
  • Fine texture(腬细)
  • Soft skin(腬肤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese and medical texts to describe textures, particularly of skin, food, or materials.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, may describe certain physical conditions or qualities of medicinal substances.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern usage.

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