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“soft” in Chinese

Chinese

Also柔软 (róu ruǎn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinruǎn

Example

这件毛衣很软。zhè jiàn máo yī hěn ruǎn

This sweater is very soft.

Illustration for 软 (soft)

How to say “soft” in Chinese

“Soft” in Chinese is 软 (ruǎn).

A lack of firmness that lets something bend, compress, or give way when pressed.

Full entry for 软: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 软

这个枕头很软,我睡得很舒服。zhè ge zhěn tou hěn ruǎn wǒ shuì de hěn shū fú

This pillow is very soft, so I sleep comfortably.

Tips for using 软

  • This adjective often describes food, fabric, or a person's manner, so the surrounding noun shows whether it means tender, flexible, or gentle.

Other Chinese words for “soft”

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柔软

róu ruǎn

adjectivesoft

这件毛衣很柔软。zhè jiàn máo yī hěn róu ruǎn

This sweater is very soft.

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