Chinese
xiānnèn
Meaning: fresh and tender
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這塊牛肉非常鮮嫩。
这块牛肉非常鲜嫩。
This piece of beef is very fresh and tender.
熊貓最喜歡吃鮮嫩的竹子。
Pandas like eating fresh and tender bamboo the most.
這份牛排煎得恰到好處,肉質鮮嫩多汁。
This steak is cooked just right; the meat is tender and juicy.

Usage Notes

Used to describe food, typically meat, vegetables, or plant shoots, that is both fresh and has a soft, tender texture.

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