软

• 拼音: ruǎn
• 汉字拆解: 软 = 车 (vehicle) + 欠 (lacking, phonetic component)

含义

Soft; flexible; gentle; weak.

Describes physical softness in texture, but also extends to personality traits like being gentle, yielding, or even weak-willed. Can describe soft sounds, gentle approaches, or pliable materials. The opposite of 硬 (hard).

例句

1. 这个床垫太软了，睡久了腰会疼。
2. 她说话声音很软，给人一种温柔的感觉。
3. 别对孩子太软，该严厉的时候要严厉。

用法指南

语境: everyday, description

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这块布料摸起来很软。(This fabric feels very soft.)
• 他心太软，总是拒绝不了别人的请求。(He's too soft-hearted and can never refuse others' requests.)

错误说法

• 这道菜很软 — when describing food texture negatively, be more specific; 软 alone might sound like criticism of overcooked food

起源与历史

The character contains 车 (vehicle) and 欠 (owe/lacking), originally referring to soft, flexible material in vehicles.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal