Definition
柔软 describes a pleasant, pliable softness, especially for textures like fabric, hair, or skin — it's more specific than the general 软 (ruǎn). Unlike 柔和 (róu hé), which applies to light, sound, or demeanor, 柔软 is purely tactile.
adjective
soft
Examples
- 柔软。Zhè kuài dàngāo hěn róu ruǎn.This piece of cake is very soft.
- 柔软。Zhè jiàn máoyī de máo fēicháng róu ruǎn.The wool of this sweater is very soft.
- 柔软。Tā de tóufa yòu hēi yòu róu ruǎn.Her hair is both black and soft.
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