This is the 4254th most frequent Chinese word.

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Tender; soft; delicate; inexperienced.


In this sentence, '嫩' describes the apple's texture, emphasizing its tender and crisp freshness.

这个苹果很嫩,咬起来非常爽口。

This apple is very tender; biting into it is extremely refreshing.


Here, '嫩' describes the person's skin texture and quality, suggesting softness and youthful appearance.

她的皮肤柔嫩,像婴儿一样。

Her skin is soft and tender, like a baby's.


In this example, '嫩' characterizes the vegetables' state of being fresh and suitable for quick cooking methods, implying they are not tough or overly mature.

这些蔬菜很嫩,适合用来清炒。

These vegetables are fresh and tender, suitable for stir-frying.