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    Using 蓬松 (péngsōng) to express "fluffy"

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    Explanation

    The adjective 蓬松 (péngsōng) means "fluffy," "puffy," or "soft and voluminous." It describes things that are light and airy in texture, such as clouds, hair, or baked goods. The reduplication 蓬松蓬松 intensifies the fluffy quality in a vivid, colloquial way.

    Examples

    • 她的头发蓬松又柔软，像云朵一样。

      Tā de tóufa péngsōng yòu róuruǎn, xiàng yúnduǒ yíyàng.

      Her hair is fluffy and soft, like clouds.

    • 刚烤好的面包蓬松极了，闻起来特别香。

      Gāng kǎo hǎo de miànbāo péngsōng jí le, wén qǐlái tèbié xiāng.

      The freshly baked bread is extremely fluffy and smells wonderful.

    • 这条围巾摸上去蓬松蓬松的，很舒服。

      Zhè tiáo wéijīn mō shàngqù péngsōng péngsōng de, hěn shūfu.

      This scarf feels fluffy and soft, very comfortable.

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