No. 4,254 in Chinese
嫩
Tender; soft; delicate; inexperienced.
In a sentence
这个苹果很嫩，咬起来非常爽口。
This apple is very tender; biting into it is extremely refreshing.
In this sentence, '嫩' describes the apple's texture, emphasizing its tender and crisp freshness.
她的皮肤柔嫩，像婴儿一样。
Her skin is soft and tender, like a baby's.
Here, '嫩' describes the person's skin texture and quality, suggesting softness and youthful appearance.
这些蔬菜很嫩，适合用来清炒。
These vegetables are fresh and tender, suitable for stir-frying.
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.
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