valuables; soft and slender
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
valuables; portable precious items such as jewelry, accessories, and fine clothing
Often used in contexts of packing belongings to flee, move, or during emergencies; carries a slightly literary or old-fashioned tone.
Tā他
men们
cōng匆
máng忙
shōu收
shi拾
xì细
ruǎn软
，
táo逃
lí离
le了
jīng京
chéng城
。
They hurriedly packed up their valuables and fled the capital.
Zhè这
xiē些
xì细
ruǎn软
shì是
zǔ祖
shang上
chuán传
xià下
lái来
de的
bǎo宝
bèi贝
。
These valuables are treasures passed down from ancestors.
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Zhàn战
luàn乱
shí时
qī期
，
rén人
men们
zhǐ只
dài带
xì细
ruǎn软
shàng上
lù路
。
During wartime, people only took their valuables on the road.
adjective
slender and soft; delicate and pliable
Typically describes plants, branches, hair, fabrics, or textures that are fine and yielding to the touch.
Chūn春
fēng风
fú拂
guò过
，
xì细
ruǎn软
de的
liǔ柳
zhī枝
qīng轻
qīng轻
yáo摇
yè曳
。
The spring breeze passed by, and the slender, soft willow branches swayed gently.
Tā她
yǒu有
yī一
tóu头
xì细
ruǎn软
de的
hēi黑
fā发
。
She has a head of fine, soft black hair.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
bù布
liào料
zhì质
dì地
xì细
ruǎn软
，
hěn很
shì适
hé合
zuò做
nèi内
yī衣
。
This fabric has a fine, soft texture, making it very suitable for underwear.