soft; gentle; pliable

qīng róu

q+īng·1st toner+óu·2nd tone

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The nurse gently put a bandage around my head.

护士轻柔地给我的头缠上绷带。

She spoke in soft tones.

她以轻柔的语调说话。

In the distance I hear the sound of softly murmuring roads.

我听到轻柔的沙沙声从远方的路上传来。