软
Character
soft; not hard, easy to press or bend
Meaning
ruǎn
ruan3- soft; not hard, easy to press or bend
- flexible; able to bend easily without breaking
Examples
这张床很软，我很喜欢。
zhè zhāng chuáng hěn ruǎn wǒ hěn xǐ huan
This bed is very soft. I really like it.
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面包很软，很好吃。
miàn bāo hěn ruǎn hěn hǎo chī
The bread is soft and very tasty.
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这根枝条很软，能弯。
zhè gēn zhī tiáo hěn ruǎn néng wān
This branch is soft and can bend.
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Stroke order
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Practice writing 软
Draw “软” here — the faint guide shows its shape.
Words with 软
See all 128 →软件ruǎn jiàncomputer programs that make a phone or computer workWordHSK 5软弱ruǎn ruòweak in the body; not strongWordHSK 7–9软实力ruǎn shí lìa country's power to win friends with culture and ideas, not forceWordHSK 7–9软体ruǎn tǐ(of an animal) soft-bodiedWord软包ruǎn bāosoft (bread) rollWord软化ruǎn huàto softenWord软卧ruǎn wòsoft sleeper (a type of sleeper train ticket class with a softer bunk)Word软呢ruǎn nísoft, pliable wool fabricWord软和ruǎn huo(coll.) pleasantly softWord软尺ruǎn chǐsoft measuring tape (non-retractable type used for body measurements etc)Word软席ruǎn xísoft seat (= first class in PRC trains)Word软座ruǎn zuòsoft seat (on trains or boats)Word