jau4 jyun5柔軟柔软
Jyutpingjau4 jyun5
Yaleyàuh yúhn
Definition
Soft, flexible, and pliable.
- soft; not hard or rigid
- flexible; bendable; elastic
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How it's used
While often used for physical objects like pillows or fabrics, this word frequently describes physical flexibility in people, such as someone who is good at yoga or gymnastics. It carries a sense of pleasant, gentle pliability rather than just being squishy or weak. When describing materials that are soft to the touch, people often prefer using 軟熟 or 鬆軟 instead.
Examples
This pillow is very soft, it feels so comfortable to sleep on.
Your body is so flexible, you must pick up dancing very quickly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 軟弱, which describes a person who is weak-willed or lacks a backbone. Using 柔軟 to describe a person's character will sound like you are calling them physically limber rather than emotionally spineless.
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