How common it is
软 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Guest access
Guests can browse all words. Sign in or create an account to save progress and unlock more practice.
Pronunciation focus
Say ruǎn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
软的意思是柔软，不硬。比如，软软的枕头很舒服。
Ruǎn de yìsi shì róuruǎn, bù yìng. Bǐrú, ruǎn ruǎn de zhěntou hěn shūfu.
Soft means pliable, not hard. For example, a soft pillow is very comfortable.
Context note
软可以用来形容东西摸起来很舒服，比如软软的毛绒玩具。
Ruǎn kěyǐ yòng lái xíngróng dōngxi mō qǐlái hěn shūfu, bǐrú ruǎn ruǎn de máoróng wánjù.
Soft can be used to describe things that feel comfortable to touch, like a soft plush toy.
5 examples
这个面包很软。
zhè ge miàn bāo hěn ruǎn。
This bread is very soft.
小猫的毛软软的。
xiǎo māo de máo ruǎn ruǎn de。
The kitten's fur is soft.
软软的床让我睡得很香。
ruǎn ruǎn de chuáng ràng wǒ shuì dé hěn xiāng。
The soft bed makes me sleep soundly.
我喜欢软软的枕头。
wǒ xǐ huan ruǎn ruǎn de zhěn tou。
I like soft pillows.
这块布摸起来很软。
zhè kuài bù mō qǐ lái hěn ruǎn。
This piece of cloth feels very soft.
5 mini stories
小兔子有一个软软的窝。它每天在里面睡觉。
xiǎo tù zi yǒu yí gè ruǎn ruǎn de wō。 tā měi tiān zài lǐ miàn shuì jiào。
The little rabbit has a soft nest. It sleeps in it every day.
妈妈给我买了一个软软的抱枕。我抱着它看电视。
mā ma gěi wǒ mǎi le yí gè ruǎn ruǎn de bào zhěn。 wǒ bào zhe tā kàn diàn shì。
Mom bought me a soft hug pillow. I hug it while watching TV.
软软的棉花糖很好吃。小朋友们都喜欢。
ruǎn ruǎn de mián huā táng hěn hǎo chī。 xiǎo péng yǒu men dōu xǐ huan。
Soft cotton candy is delicious. All children like it.
小狗躺在软软的草地上。它很开心。
xiǎo gǒu tǎng zài ruǎn ruǎn de cǎo dì shàng。 tā hěn kāi xīn。
The puppy lies on the soft grass. It is very happy.
我用软软的毛巾擦脸。感觉很舒服。
wǒ yòng ruǎn ruǎn de máo jīn cā liǎn。 gǎn jué hěn shū fú。
I wipe my face with a soft towel. It feels very comfortable.