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Definition
Soft and smooth, describing the texture of solids or semi-fluids.
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How it's used
Focuses on the tactile sensation of softness that feels cloud like or airy. It is frequently used to describe high quality bread, cakes, or plush toys that yield easily to pressure. Unlike generic words for soft, this carries a positive connotation of comfort and luxury.
Examples
This pillow is so soft and fluffy, it's very comfortable.
Is the cake you made soft and fluffy?
Related words
Common phrases
soft and fluffy pillow
soft and airy cake
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects that are merely flexible or bendy, as it specifically implies a soft, cushiony texture rather than just lack of rigidity.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
