柔嫩

róunèn ㄖㄡˊ ㄋㄣˋ

    • tender
    • delicate (texture)

Character by character

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

  • 柔软 róuruǎn
    • 柔软的被褥 soft bedding
    • 枝条柔软 the twigs are soft
  • 娇嫩 jiāonen
    • 娇嫩的叶芽 tender young buds
    • 娇嫩的皮肤 delicate skin

Telling them apart

柔嫩 means soft and young or tender, and is mostly used for new growth, young animals and plants, and delicate skin. 柔软 only means not hard, so it is far broader: it covers objects such as bedding as well as limbs, postures and movements.

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