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1. soft; flexible; supple; pliable

♦ ~椅 a soft chair

♦ 柳条很~。 Willow twigs are pliable.

2. soft; mild; gentle

♦ 你对他~了些。 You've been a bit soft with him.

♦ 他话说得太~了。 He spoke too mildly.

♦ 她看儿子哭了, 心~了下来。 When she saw her son cry, her heart softened.

3. weak; feeble

♦ 他两腿发~。 His legs felt weak (or like jelly).

♦ 最近以来, 爷爷的身子骨儿越来越感到~了。 Grandfather has been getting feebler lately.

4. poor in quality, ability, etc.

♦ 货色~ poor-quality goods

♦ 工夫~ inadequate skill

5. easily moved or influenced

♦ 他心肠~。 He is tender-hearted.