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gentle in Chinese

gentle in Chinese is 和蔼的, 溫順 — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.

gentle in Chinese

和蔼的
adj
Pronounced: hé ǎi de
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
溫順
adj
Pronounced: wēn shùn
Docile and easily managed.

What does "gentle" mean?

  1. adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
    "The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection."
  2. adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
    "Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated."
  3. adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
    "Cyclists enjoy the gentle hills of the valley road."
  4. verb To calm, soothe, or tame.
    "It took patience to gentle the stray cat enough to let anyone touch it."
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gentle in a sentence

  • The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection.
  • She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog.
  • Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated.
  • The teacher gave a gentle reminder instead of a harsh telling-off.

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What is "gentle" in Chinese?
"gentle" in Chinese is 和蔼的, 溫順. gentle means: Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
How do you pronounce 和蔼的?
"gentle" in Chinese is 和蔼的, pronounced "hé ǎi de".
How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection." In Chinese, "gentle" is 和蔼的, 溫順.
Are there other ways to say "gentle" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "gentle": 和蔼的, 溫順.
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