柔和 róuhé gentle
gentle; soft
How to remember 柔和: 柔 soft + 和 and = gentle.
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How it is used
- 'Soft, gentle, mild' - 柔和的灯光 (róuhé de dēngguāng) soft lighting; 语气柔和 a gentle tone.
- Applies to light, sound, color, texture, and manner - anything soothing and not harsh.
- Opposite of 刺眼 (jarring to the eye) / 强烈 (intense) - 刺眼的阳光 (cìyǎn de yángguāng) glaring sunlight.