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    Expressing 'soft' with 柔和 (róuhé)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    柔和 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 柔和 (róuhé) means 'soft,' 'gentle,' or 'mild,' describing things that are pleasant and not harsh or intense. It is commonly used to describe light, colors, sounds, tones of voice, and personalities. For example, 柔和的光线 means 'soft light,' conveying a warm, gentle illumination.

    Examples

    • 房间里柔和的灯光让人感到很放松。

      fángjiān lǐ róuhé de dēngguāng ràng rén gǎndào hěn fàngsōng.

      The soft lighting in the room makes people feel very relaxed.

    • 她说话的声音很柔和，听起来很舒服。

      tā shuōhuà de shēngyīn hěn róuhé, tīng qǐlái hěn shūfu.

      Her voice is very soft and pleasant to listen to.

    • 傍晚的阳光变得柔和了许多。

      bàngwǎn de yángguāng biànde róuhé le xǔduō.

      The evening sunlight became much softer.

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