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HSK
7-9

gentle

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

wen1rou2 wēnróu

Meaning


Primary

gentle

Alternatives

gentle and soft

Mnemonic


温柔 Gentle describes someone, usually a woman, who does things with a 柔 soft grace and has a warm 温 temperature sort of temperament.

Usage


她 说话 的 声音 很 温柔。

Her speaking voice is very gentle.

这 位 老师 对 学生 很 温柔。

This teacher is very gentle with the students.

她 用 温柔 的 语气 安慰 我。

She comforted me with a gentle tone.