soft; limp; weak
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
soft; supple; pliable (esp. of hair, fabrics, bedding, paper)
Describes the tactile quality of soft, yielding materials. Often used for wool, quilts, and paper products.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
yáng羊
máo毛
mō摸
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
mián绵
ruǎn软
。
This kind of wool feels very soft to the touch.
Tā她
xǐ喜
huan欢
gài盖
mián绵
ruǎn软
de的
yǔ羽
róng绒
bèi被
。
She likes to sleep under a soft down comforter.
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Zhè这
zhāng张
xuān宣
zhǐ纸
shǒu手
gǎn感
mián绵
ruǎn软
xì细
nì腻
。
This Xuan paper has a soft, delicate feel.
adjective
limp; weak; lacking strength (physically)
Describes a physical state of weakness, exhaustion, or limpness, often due to illness, fatigue, or fever.
Tā他
jué觉
de得
hún浑
shēn身
mián绵
ruǎn软
，
nǎo脑
dài袋
hūn昏
chén沉
chén沉
de的
。
He felt limp all over, his head heavy and dizzy.
Fā发
shāo烧
ràng让
tā她
gǎn感
dào到
hún浑
shēn身
mián绵
ruǎn软
wú无
lì力
。
The fever made her feel weak and limp all over.
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Pǎo跑
wán完
mǎ马
lā拉
sōng松
hòu后
，
tā他
de的
tuǐ腿
mián绵
ruǎn软
de得
xiàng像
mián棉
hua花
yī一
yàng样
。
After finishing the marathon, his legs were as soft and weak as cotton.