Heart “软(ruǎn)” vs. Hand “软(ruǎn)” vs. Mouth “软(ruǎn)”
On different occasions, the word “软(ruǎn)” has different meanings. In general, the original meaning of “软(ruǎn)” is soft or flexible, and is the opposite of “硬(yìng) hard.” Example Zhè kuài bù hěn ruǎn. 这 块 布 很 软。
The cloth is so soft. But when “软(ruǎn)” is used with words like “心(xīn), heart,” “手(shǒu), hand” and “嘴(zuǐ), mouth,” we have “心软(xīnruǎn),” “手软(shǒuruǎn)” and “嘴软(zuǐruǎn).”…