róuhé

柔和

HSK 7-9Word · Adjective

soft; gentle; mild

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

gentle; mild; not harsh or intense

neutral

Typically used to describe qualities of light, sound, flavor, colors, or personality that are pleasant and not overpowering.

Wò卧
shì室
lǐ里
dēng灯
guāng光
róu柔
hé和
 ,
hěn很
shì适
hé合
xiū休
xi息
 。

The lighting in the bedroom is soft, perfect for resting.

Tā她
de的
shēng声
yīn音
fēi非
cháng常
róu柔
hé和
 ,
ràng让
rén人
tīng听
le了
hěn很
shū舒
fu服
 。

Her voice is very gentle and pleasant to listen to.

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Zhè这
jiǔ酒
kǒu口
gǎn感
róu柔
hé和
 ,
bù不
cì刺
jī激
 。

This wine has a smooth, mild taste that isn't harsh.

Qīng清
chén晨
de的
yáng阳
guāng光
róu柔
hé和
dì地
sǎ洒
jìn进
chuāng窗
hu户
 。

The morning sun shone gently through the window.

2.

adjective

soft; supple; pliable

neutral

Used to describe the physical texture or visual quality of something that is not hard, stiff, or angular.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
miàn面
liào料
shǒu手
gǎn感
hěn很
róu柔
hé和
 。

This fabric has a very soft feel.

Huà画
jiā家
yòng用
róu柔
hé和
de的
xiàn线
tiáo条
gōu勾
lè勒
chū出
shào少
nǚ女
de的
lún轮
kuò廓
 。

The painter used soft lines to outline the girl's figure.

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Shā沙
fā发
diàn垫
zi子
fēi非
cháng常
róu柔
hé和
 ,
zuò坐
shàng上
qù去
hěn很
fàng放
sōng松
 。

The sofa cushions are very soft, making it relaxing to sit on.