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    Expressing 'gentle' with 温柔 (wēnróu)

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    Explanation

    温柔 (wēnróu) means "gentle," "tender," or "soft." It describes a warm, caring, and delicate manner in personality, voice, or behavior. It combines 温 (warm) with 柔 (soft). It is frequently used to describe people, especially their tone of voice or demeanor, and carries a positive, affectionate connotation.

    Examples

    • 她说话的声音特别温柔，让人觉得很舒服。

      Tā shuōhuà de shēngyīn tèbié wēnróu, ràng rén juéde hěn shūfu.

      Her voice is especially gentle, making people feel very comfortable.

    • 他是个温柔的人，从来不会跟别人发脾气。

      Tā shì ge wēnróu de rén, cónglái bú huì gēn biérén fā píqi.

      He is a gentle person and never loses his temper with others.

    • 妈妈温柔地摸了摸孩子的头。

      Māma wēnróu de mō le mō háizi de tóu.

      Mom gently stroked the child's head.

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