软
ruǎn
Meaning
- soft
- flexible
Definition
指物体内部组织疏松，受外力作用后容易改变形状，与“硬”相对；也引申为柔和、软弱、不坚决等。
Soft, as opposed to hard; also extended to mean gentle, weak, or indecisive.
Usage
常用于描述物体的物理性质（柔软度）、人的性格或态度（温和、不强硬）、程度（不强烈）等，也可用于比喻义，如“心软”。
Commonly used to describe the physical property of objects (softness), a person's character or attitude (gentle, not tough), or degree (not strong), and can also be used metaphorically, e.g., 'soft-hearted'.
Examples
- 1 这张床很软，躺上去非常舒服。 (This bed is very soft and comfortable to lie on.)
- 2 她的声音很软，说话像在唱歌。 (Her voice is soft, and she speaks as if singing.)
- 3 他心太软，总是无法拒绝别人的请求。 (He is too soft-hearted and can never refuse others' requests.)
- 4 软软的海绵垫子可以保护膝盖。 (The soft sponge mat can protect the knees.)
- 5 这菜煮得太软了，失去了口感。 (This dish is cooked too soft and loses its texture.)
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