Chinese
wēnróu
Meaning: gentle; tender; soft
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

溫柔
溫
柔
温柔
温
柔

Example sentences

Her voice when she speaks is very gentle.
他的眼裡滿是溫柔。
他的眼里满是温柔。
His eyes were full of tenderness.
她溫柔的性格非常討人喜歡。
她温柔的性格非常讨人喜欢。
Her gentle personality is very likable.
他的眼神中流轉著溫柔的光芒。
他的眼神中流转著温柔的光芒。
A gentle light circulated in his eyes.
他剛強的外表下,有一顆溫柔的心。
他刚强的外表下,有一颗温柔的心。
Under his tough exterior, he has a gentle heart.
母親溫柔地安撫哭泣的嬰兒。
母亲温柔地安抚哭泣的婴儿。
The mother gently soothed the crying baby.
我的姑姑是一位非常溫柔的老師。
我的姑姑是一位非常温柔的老师。
My aunt is a very gentle teacher.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a person's character, voice, or actions that are mild and kind.

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