feminine; gentle; soft; delicate
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
feminine; gentle; soft (of a woman's character or temperament)
neutralDescribes a gentle, soft, and delicate feminine nature, often contrasted with 阳刚 (masculine vigor).
She has a gentle and quiet nature, speaking in a soft voice.
Unlike her older sister's masculine vigor, the younger sister appears more feminine and gentle.
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In traditional aesthetics, women are often expected to possess a gentle, feminine beauty.
adjective
soft; delicate; subtle (of artistic or literary style)
neutralDescribes an artistic style characterized by softness, delicacy, and subtle beauty, as opposed to bold or vigorous styles.
This landscape painting exhibits a soft, feminine beauty with delicate and flowing lines.
Unlike the vigorous, majestic style of Northern landscape painting, this work appears softer and more delicate.
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His prose style is soft, delicate, and subtle, deeply loved by female readers.