温柔

• 병음: wēn róu
• 한자 분석: 温 = 氵+ 昷 (warm); 柔 = 矛 + 木 (flexible, soft — a young, bending tree)

뜻

상냥하다; 부드럽고 다정하다

Often used to describe a person's temperament, tone of voice, or style of interaction. In modern usage, widely applied to anyone regardless of gender. Contrasted with 强硬 (tough) or 粗暴 (rough). A positive quality in relationships and caregiving.

예문

1. 她说话声音轻柔，态度温柔，让人感到十分舒适。
2. 他用温柔的眼神看着孩子，眼里满是疼爱之情。
3. 对待老人和孩子，我们应该更加温柔耐心。

사용 가이드

맥락: relationships, personality, daily life

어조: positive

올바른 표현

• 他总是用温柔的语气与患者交谈，让病人感到安心和信任。(He always speaks to patients in a gentle tone, making them feel at ease and reassured.)
• 温柔并不是软弱的表现，而是一种体贴与尊重的力量。(Gentleness is not a sign of weakness, but a form of considerate and respectful strength.)

피해야 할 표현

• 这个项目处理得很温柔 — for careful handling of work tasks, use 谨慎处理 or 细心操作; 温柔 applies to interpersonal manner, not procedural care

기원과 역사

温 (warm) + 柔 (soft, gentle, flexible)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal