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March 24, 2026
温柔(溫柔)wēnróu(wen1rou2)
温柔 (wēnróu) refers to a gentle and soft demeanor, often used to describe a person's character or approach. It conveys a sense of tenderness and kindness, commonly used in emotional or affectionate contexts, such as describing a loving partner or nurturing parent.
Frequency#3389DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 温柔 is often valued in relationships, especially in the context of femininity and nurturing roles. It reflects the traditional ideal of gentleness in interpersonal interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a warm (温) and gentle (柔) breeze that caresses your skin softly. Visualize this breeze as a comforting hug from a loved one, embodying the meaning of 温柔. The character 温 can remind you of warmth, while 柔 signifies softness.
Meanings of 温柔
wēnróu(wen1rou2)
1gentle and soft
2tender
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About 温柔
温柔Simplified
溫柔Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3389Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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温和 (wēnhé) - choose 温柔 when emphasizing gentleness and tenderness in demeanor, while 温和 suggests mildness or moderation without the same emotional depth.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a warm (温) and gentle (柔) breeze that caresses your skin softly. Visualize this breeze as a comforting hug from a loved one, embodying the meaning of 温柔. The character 温 can remind you of warmth, while 柔 signifies softness.
Usage Notes
温柔 is generally used in informal contexts, often to express affection or appreciation. A common mistake is to confuse it with terms like 强壮 (qiángzhuàng, strong), which implies toughness rather than gentleness. Be cautious with the tonal pronunciation: 温 (wēn) has a flat tone, while 柔 (róu) has a rising tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 温柔 connects to other adjectives describing feelings and personalities, like 快乐 (kuàilè, happy) or 友好 (yǒuhǎo, friendly). Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe emotional states or characteristics of people.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 温柔 is often valued in relationships, especially in the context of femininity and nurturing roles. It reflects the traditional ideal of gentleness in interpersonal interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 温柔 with the word 坚强 (jiānqiáng, strong), which describes strength rather than gentleness. For example, saying "他很温柔和坚强" (He is gentle and strong) may not convey the intended meaning; use 温柔 to emphasize gentleness only.
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Grammar Patterns of 温柔
温柔 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
tā wēn róu dì zé bèi tā：“ ：“ nǐ yào duō xiū， xī ， shǎo。”
She admonished him gently, "You should rest, not talk so much."
2
他开始以那种少有的温柔安慰我。
tā kāi shǐ yǐ nà zhǒng shǎo yǒu de wēn róu ān wèi wǒ。
He began to comfort me with such unaccustomed gentleness.
3
他是个可爱的男孩，非常温柔体贴。
tā shì gè kě ài de nán hái， ， fēi cháng wēn róu tǐ。
He is a lovely boy, very gentle and caring.
4
他实际上是个非常温柔的男生。
tā shí jì shàng shì gè fēi cháng wēn róu de nán shēng。
He was a very gentle boy at heart.
5
她叹了口气，然后继续用温柔、平静的声音说下去。
tā tàn le kǒu qì， ， rán hòu jì xù yòng wēn、 róu 、 píng jìng de shēng yīn shuō。
She sighed, then continued in a soft, calm voice.
6
她抱着猫,温柔地抚摸着它.
tā bào zháo māo, , wēn róu dì fǔ mō zháo.
She was holding the cat in her arms and petting it tenderly.
7
他接近这朵百合花,因为这花儿温柔清新.
tā jiē jìn zhè duǒ bǎi hé huā, , yīn wéi zhè huā ér wēn róu qīng.
He drew near because it was waxen and fresh.
8
她渴听到温柔的话.
tā kě tīng dào wēn róu de huà.
She languished forsome kindwords.
9
母亲把婴儿温柔地抱在怀里.
mǔ qīn bǎ yīng ér wēn róu dì bào zài huái lǐ.
The mother cuddled her baby in her arms.
Cultural Notes for 温柔
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 温柔 is often valued in relationships, especially in the context of femininity and nurturing roles. It reflects the traditional ideal of gentleness in interpersonal interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 温柔
Yes, 温柔 can describe men, especially when referring to their caring or gentle nature.
Yes, 温柔 has a positive connotation, suggesting kindness and tenderness.
Synonyms include 温和 (wēnhé, mild) and 柔和 (róuhé, gentle), but each has slightly different nuances.
