软
soft; gentle; weak; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 26 examplesadjective
soft; flexible
Describes physical objects, fabrics, or physical textures, opposite of 硬 (yìng, hard).
This kind of fabric is very soft.
The willow branches are very flexible.
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The soft bread Mom made is very delicious.
This kind of soft cork has good sealing performance.
The quilt core is very soft to cover with.
adjective
gentle; mild
formalUsed to describe sounds, tones, weather, or attitudes.
Today's wind is very mild.
Her tone of voice is very gentle.
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The teacher comforted the injured child with gentle words.
The melody of this piece is very soft and gentle.
His attitude is very gentle, making people feel no pressure.
adjective
weak; lacking strength
Can describe physical strength, will, or personal character.
His legs felt weak after running.
It is wrong to bully the weak and fear the strong.
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He behaved very weakly when facing powerful people.
After getting sick, his body became very weak.
He has a weak personality and dares not refuse others.
adjective
inferior; low quality
Used to describe skills, work results, or product quality.
His martial arts skills are very poor and need more practice.
The quality of this batch of goods is very low and does not meet the standards.
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The strength of this team is very weak, making it difficult to complete complex tasks.
His English level is very low and cannot handle professional communication.
The quality of the dishes at this restaurant is very poor and disappointing.
adjective
easily swayed; susceptible
Used to describe a person's emotional or decision-making tendency.
She is very soft-hearted and can't help but help when hearing others' grievances.
He is easily swayed and very likely to believe what others say.
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When facing his lover's request, he is always too soft-hearted.
Don't easily believe what others say, he is easily persuaded because he has soft ears.
He has soft ears when making decisions and often changes his mind.
noun
surname Ruan
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Ruan is our new colleague.