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“tender” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnèn

Example

这个鸡肉很嫩。zhè ge jī ròu hěn nèn

This chicken is very tender.

Illustration for 嫩 (tender)

How to say “tender” in Chinese

“Tender” in Chinese is 嫩 (nèn).

A soft, delicate condition that yields easily and has not yet acquired toughness, maturity, or experience.

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

Example sentences with 嫩

他做事的手法还很嫩,需要多练习。tā zuò shì de shóu fǎ hái hěn nèn xū yào duō liàn xí

He is still inexperienced in how he does things and needs more practice.

Tips for using 嫩

  • With meat, this word praises easy chewing and a smooth texture, so it describes the result of cooking rather than whether the food was recently bought or prepared.

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