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Tender in Chinese

tender · HSK 6

温柔 wēn róu

  1. 温 wēn warm
  2. 柔 róu soft

她对孩子说话总是很温柔。 She always speaks gently to children.

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How do you say tender in Chinese?

Tender in Chinese is 温柔 (wēn róu).

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