软 Stroke Order — How to Write 软
软 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 车, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
软 Radical and Character Components
软 is a phono-semantic compound: 车 (cart) carries the meaning, while 欠 indicates the sound.
Radical: 车 + 4 more strokes
软 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- ruǎn
Meanings of 软 in Chinese
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ruǎn软
Soft; not hard or rigid; pliable; flexible.
这件毛衣摸起来很柔软。
This sweater feels very soft to the touch.
Weak, timid, or easily intimidated; to lack courage.
他这个人有点软弱，遇到困难就想退缩。
He is a bit weak-willed; he wants to retreat whenever he encounters difficulties.
easily moved or influenced; soft-hearted
她总是心软，很容易原谅别人。
She is always soft-hearted and easily forgives others.
To use gentle, indirect, or persistent non-coercive methods to achieve a goal, often implying persuasion or subtle influence rather than force.
她总是用软磨硬泡的方式，说服大家同意她的方案。
She always uses a persistent, gentle approach to persuade everyone to agree to her proposal.
Lacking strength or firmness; weak; soft (when referring to quality or effort).
走了一天山路，我感觉两腿发软
After hiking all day, my legs felt weak.
Common Words and Phrases with 软
1
Packaging made from flexible materials like plastic films, aluminum foil, or fabric, as opposed to rigid containers like metal or glass.
这种零食采用了轻便的软包装，方便消费者携带和开启。
This snack uses lightweight flexible packaging, making it convenient for consumers to carry and open.
2
To gently and persistently pester or coax someone to achieve a goal.
她对男友软缠了好久，他才同意周末陪她去看电影。
She gently pestered her boyfriend for a long time before he finally agreed to go to the movies with her on the weekend.
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A subtle or imperceptible means of causing harm or corrosion to someone.
长时间的熬夜就像一把软刀子，慢慢侵蚀着他的健康。
Staying up late for extended periods is like a 'soft knife,' gradually eroding his health.
5
A soft pad or cushion.
这把椅子坐起来很舒服，因为它有一个厚厚的软垫。
This chair is very comfortable because it has a thick cushion.
6
An indirect or tactful refusal or criticism.
他向老板提出加薪请求，结果碰了个软钉子
He asked his boss for a raise, but received a polite and indirect refusal.
7
Soft silk fabric in satin weave.
她的晚礼服是由华丽的软缎制成的，在灯光下闪耀着柔和的光泽。
Her evening gown was made of luxurious soft satin, shimmering with a gentle luster under the lights.
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The soft palate is the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth, which plays a role in swallowing and speech.
当您吞咽时，软颚会向上移动，以防止食物进入鼻腔。
When you swallow, the soft palate moves upward to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
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A derogatory term for a man who is financially dependent on a woman, often his wife or partner; a gigolo or kept man.
有些人认为吃软饭是一种不光彩的行为，但也有人觉得只要双方同意就好。
Some people consider living off a woman's money to be a shameful act, but others believe it's acceptable as long as both parties agree.
10
light air; a gentle breeze (meteorology, Beaufort scale 1)
夏日的傍晚，一阵阵软风吹过，带来丝丝凉意。
In the summer evening, a gentle breeze blew, bringing a touch of coolness.
11
A smooth, oily preparation applied to the skin for medicinal or protective purposes.
医生建议她每天两次将这种药用软膏涂抹在患处。
The doctor advised her to apply this medicinal ointment to the affected area twice a day.
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Cartilage, an elastic tissue forming part of the skeleton.
运动员经常通过合理的锻炼来保护他们的关节软骨，以避免运动损伤。
Athletes often protect their joint cartilage through proper exercise to prevent sports injuries.
13
A spineless or weak-kneed person; someone lacking willpower or moral integrity.
在面对不公正待遇时，我们不能做软骨头，要坚持自己的原则。
When facing unfair treatment, we cannot be spineless; we must adhere to our principles.
14
A flexible tube or hose; also, a collapsible container for squeezable products like toothpaste or ointment.
她从软管里挤出了一些牙膏，开始刷牙。
She squeezed some toothpaste from the tube and started brushing her teeth.
15
Soft; gentle and kind.
这件新买的枕头又软和又舒服，让我睡得很好。
This newly bought pillow is soft and comfortable, allowing me to sleep very well.
16
soft and yielding to the touch; fluffy
小猫的毛摸起来软乎乎的，让人想一直抱着它。
The kitten's fur feels soft and squishy to the touch, making you want to keep holding it.
More words with 软
- pí疲ruǎn软weak, sluggish
- sū酥ruǎn软tender, flaky and soft
- suān酸ruǎn软aching and limp
- tān瘫ruǎn软limp, to collapse
- ěr耳duǒ朵ruǎn软Gullible, Easily influenced
- ruǎn软jiàn件Software
- ruǎn软nuò糯soft and glutinous, tender and chewy
- róu柔ruǎn软soft, supple
- sōng松ruǎn软fluffy, soft
- ruǎn软bù布soft cloth, soft fabric
- ruǎn软ruò弱weak, feeble
- ruǎn软yìng硬soft and hard, flexible and rigid
- sháo勺zhuàng状ruǎn软gǔ骨Arytenoid cartilage
- biàn变ruǎn软soften, become soft
- fā发ruǎn软feel weak, go limp
- pào泡ruǎn软soften, soak
- qīng轻ruǎn软light and soft, fluffy
- xīn心ruǎn软soft-hearted, tender-hearted
- fú服ruǎn软to give in, to back down
- mián绵ruǎn软soft, fluffy
Idioms with 软
- ruǎn软bù不lā拉dā耷soft and limp
- ruǎn软ké壳jī鸡dàn蛋a weak-willed, timid, or easily intimidated person
- ruǎn软ruò弱wú无lì力weak and powerless
- ruǎn软ruò弱wú无néng能weak and incompetent
- ruǎn软yìng硬bù不chī吃unwilling to yield to persuasion or coercion
- ruǎn软yìng硬jiān兼shī施use both soft and hard tactics
- ruǎn软yǔ语wēn温yán言gentle and soft words
- ěr耳ruǎn软xīn心huó活easily swayed and credulous
- gǔ骨ruǎn软jīn筋má麻utterly weak and numb
- gǔ骨ruǎn软jīn筋sū酥bones soft, muscles limp
- gǔ骨ruǎn软ròu肉sū酥utterly weak and limp
- qī欺ruǎn软pà怕yìng硬bully the weak, fear the strong
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Open the tool →Questions about 软
What does 软 mean in Chinese?
软 (ruǎn) means “Soft” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 软?
软 is pronounced ruǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 软 have?
软 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 软?
软 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 车. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 软?
The radical of 软 is 车, and 软 is a phono-semantic compound.
