金童玉女 jīn tóng yù nǚ lit. golden boys and jade maidens (idiom) / attendants of the Daoist immortals / fig. lovely young children / a golden couple / (of a couple who are in the public eye) a lovely young couple 淑 shū (bound form) (of women) gentle / kind / lovely / admirable / (used in given names) / Taiwan pr. [shu2] 仙姿佚貌 xiān zī yì mào (idiom) To have the bearing of an immortal and the beauty of a lovely woman. The expression describes a woman whose appearance and manner are exceptionally beautiful. 娇嫩 嬌嫩 jiāo nen tender and lovely / fragile / delicate syn 欲滴 yù dī (suffix) replete (with moisture) / glistening / plump and tender / lovely / alluring 婵 嬋 chán (literary) beautiful woman / (literary) lovely / graceful / (literary) the moon / used in 嬋娟|婵娟[chan2juan1] and 嬋媛|婵媛[chan2yuan2] 皓齿明眸 皓齒明眸 hào chǐ míng móu white teeth and bright eyes (idiom) / lovely young woman 蛾眉皓齿 蛾眉皓齒 é méi hào chǐ beautiful eyebrow and white teeth (idiom) / lovely young woman 婉妙 wǎn miào sweet / soft / lovely (of sounds and voices) 皓齿朱唇 皓齒硃唇 hào chǐ zhū chún white teeth and vermilion lips (idiom) / lovely young woman 似玉如花 sì yù rú huā (idiom) Describes a woman of striking beauty, with a lovely and refined appearance. 秀水明山 xiù shuǐ míng shān (idiom) It describes bright, beautiful mountains and lovely waters, hence a magnificent landscape. 长娇美人 長嬌美人 cháng jiāo měi rén (idiom) A beautiful woman with a slender figure and lovely features. 可爱 可愛 kě ài adj. adorable / cute / lovely syn 妩媚 嫵媚 wǔ mèi lovely / charming syn 楚楚 chǔ chǔ neat / lovely syn 花枝招展 huā zhī zhāo zhǎn lit. lovely scene of blossoming plants swaying in the breeze (idiom) / fig. gorgeously dressed (woman) syn 花好月圆 花好月圓 huā hǎo yuè yuán lit. lovely flowers, round moon (idiom) / fig. everything is wonderful / perfect happiness / conjugal bliss syn 婵娟 嬋娟 chán juān (literary) beautiful woman / (literary) lovely / graceful / (literary) the moon syn 装可爱 裝可愛 zhuāng kě ài to act cute / putting on adorable airs / to pretend to be lovely 春光明媚 chūn guāng míng mèi lovely spring sunshine syn 嫣 yān (literary) lovely / sweet syn 诩 詡 xǔ to brag / popular / lovely syn 满园春色 滿園春色 mǎn yuán chūn sè everything in the garden is lovely syn 良辰美景 liáng chén měi jǐng fine time, beautiful scenery (idiom) / everything lovely syn 懰 liú lovely / beautiful 瑞色 ruì sè lovely color 嬿 yàn lovely 如金似玉 rú jīn sì yù like gold or jade (idiom) / gorgeous / lovely / splendorous 疏疏 shū shū sparse / blurred / old for 楚楚[chu3 chu3] / neat / lovely 甛 tián sweet / (fig.) pleasant / endearing / lovely / old variant of 甜[tian2] 鲜花插在牛粪上 鮮花插在牛糞上 xiān huā chā zài niú fèn shàng lit. a bunch of flowers poked into a pile of manure / fig. a terrible shame (as when a lovely woman marries an odious man) 貌美如花 mào měi rú huā (of a woman) lovely as a flower (idiom) / beautiful 好活当赏 好活當賞 hǎo huó dāng shǎng (coll.) bravo / nice one / lovely 娇妻 嬌妻 jiāo qī lovely wife 风姿绰约 風姿綽約 fēng zī - chuò yuē (idiom) graceful / lovely 分外妖娆 fèn wài yāo ráo (idiom) Exceptionally beautiful or charming. Used especially of a remarkably lovely landscape. 冬日夏云 dōng rì xià yún (idiom) The winter sun and summer clouds symbolize a gentle, warm, and approachable manner that draws people near. It describes someone kind and reassuring. 穆如清风 穆如清風 mù rú qīng fēng (idiom) To be gentle and harmonious, like a clear breeze that nurtures and transforms all things. It describes a benevolent and soothing influence. 温文尔雅 溫文爾雅 wēn wén ěr yǎ cultured and refined (idiom) / gentle and cultivated syn 窕 tiǎo quiet and secluded / gentle, graceful, and elegant 软硬兼施 軟硬兼施 ruǎn yìng jiān shī use both carrot and stick / use gentle methods and force / an iron hand in a velvet glove 宨 tiǎo quiet and secluded / gentle, graceful, and elegant / variant of 窕[tiao3] 春风夏雨 chūn fēng xià yǔ (idiom) The gentle spring breeze and nourishing summer rain symbolize timely help and beneficial guidance. It may also refer to a wholesome educational influence. 摧刚为柔 cuī gāng wéi róu (idiom) To turn what is firm and unyielding into something gentle and compliant. It can also refer to tempering a person's character. 风清月皎 風清月皎 fēng qīng yuè jiāo (idiom) A gentle breeze brings coolness and the moon shines brightly. It describes a beautiful and pleasant night scene. 温柔敦厚 wēn róu dūn hòu (idiom) Originally, to have a gentle, mild, simple, and honest manner. By extension, to treat others with gentleness, kindness, and tolerance. 阳煦山立 陽煦山立 yáng xù shān lì (idiom) To be warm like the sun and steadfast like a mountain. It describes someone gentle in character and upright in conduct. 月白风清 月白風清 yuè bái fēng qīng (idiom) Describes a quiet and beautiful night illuminated by the moon and accompanied by a gentle breeze. 以宽服民 yǐ kuān fú mín (idiom) To treat people with tolerance and kindness so as to win their trust and obedience. The expression contrasts this gentle approach with the use of harshness. 兰形棘心 蘭形棘心 lán xíng jí xīn (idiom) Describes someone who appears gentle and kind but is malicious and dangerous inwardly. 和容悦色 hé róng yuè sè (idiom) Describes someone who is kind, affable, and approachable. It is synonymous with “having a pleasant expression and a gentle manner.” 和颜说色 hé yán yuè sè (idiom) Describes a gentle, friendly, and approachable manner. It is synonymous with “having a pleasant expression and a kind demeanor.” 平易逊顺 平易遜順 píng yì xùn shùn (idiom) Gentle and quiet in temperament, humble and courteous toward others. 心和气平 xīn hé qì píng (idiom) To be calm in mind and gentle in manner. It describes someone who is even-tempered and not easily agitated. 心醇气和 xīn chún qì hé (idiom) To have a simple, sincere heart and a gentle temperament. It describes someone honest, kind, and unassuming. 抃风儛润 biàn fēng wǔ rùn (idiom) To dance for joy in gentle winds and refreshing rain. The expression conveys gratitude and delight at receiving a favor or benefaction. 旖旎风光 旖旎風光 yǐ nǐ fēng guāng (idiom) The gentle beauty and harmonious charm of a landscape or atmosphere. It can also refer to an appealing grace and elegance. 日暖风和 rì nuǎn fēng hé (idiom) To have warm sunshine and a gentle breeze. It describes clear and pleasant weather. 月光如水 yuè guāng rú shuǐ (idiom) The moonlight is clear and gentle, like limpid water glimmering and flowing slowly. It describes a beautiful moonlit night. syn 月明如水 yuè míng rú shuǐ (idiom) The moonlight is clear and gentle, like limpid water glimmering and flowing slowly. It describes a beautiful moonlit night. 朗月清风 朗月清風 lǎng yuè qīng fēng (idiom) Bright moonlight and a fresh, gentle breeze. The expression evokes a peaceful and pleasant night scene. 柔情媚态 柔情媚態 róu qíng mèi tài (idiom) Gentle, graceful feelings and manner. The expression is synonymous with “tender and graceful bearing.” 柔风甘雨 柔風甘雨 róu fēng gān yǔ (idiom) The mild spring breeze and beneficial, timely rain. By extension, it refers to gentle weather and a light, steady rain. 熏风解愠 xūn fēng jiě yùn (idiom) A gentle breeze can dispel irritation and resentment, leaving people in a more cheerful and peaceful mood. 细雨和风 xì yǔ hé fēng (idiom) A gentle wind and light rain. Figuratively, it describes a mild and measured manner, without harshness or force. 细雨斜风 細雨斜風 xì yǔ xié fēng (idiom) Describes weather with a light breeze and drizzle. It can also refer to criticizing someone in a gentle and restrained manner. 缓歌慢舞 huǎn gē màn wǔ (idiom) Gentle singing and unhurried dancing / refers to light music and graceful dance. 言笑晏晏 yán xiào yàn yàn (idiom) To talk and laugh in a gentle, warm, and harmonious atmosphere. 阴柔害物 yīn róu hài wù (idiom) To appear gentle and amiable while being secretly treacherous and vicious. 风清月白 風清月白 fēng qīng yuè bái (idiom) A gentle breeze brings coolness and the moon shines brightly. It describes a calm, luminous, and pleasant night scene. 鹿驯豕暴 鹿馴豕暴 lù xùn shǐ bào (idiom) To be gentle like a deer at one moment and fierce like a boar at another / describes a crafty and changeable person. 温柔 溫柔 wēn róu adj. gentle and soft / tender / sweet (commonly used to describe a girl or woman) syn 柔美 róu měi gentle and beautiful syn 文静 文靜 wén jìng (of a person's manner or character) gentle and quiet syn 柔顺 柔順 róu shùn gentle and agreeable / supple / yielding syn 温润 溫潤 wēn rùn gentle / kindly / mild and humid (climate) syn 彬彬 bīn bīn refined, gentle, and elegant syn 娴静 嫻靜 xián jìng gentle and refined syn 温厚 溫厚 wēn hòu good-natured / warm and generous / gentle syn 柔情侠骨 柔情俠骨 róu qíng xiá gǔ gentle feelings and chivalrous disposition (idiom) 风和日暄 風和日暄 fēng hé rì xuān gentle wind and warm sunshine (idiom) 旼 mín gentle and affable 恬和 tián hé quiet and gentle 温蔼 溫藹 wēn ǎi gentle and kind 温静 溫靜 wēn jìng quiet and gentle 雅静 雅靜 yǎ jìng elegant and calm / gentle / quiet 风和日暖 風和日暖 fēng hé rì nuǎn gentle wind and warm sunshine (idiom) syn 阴柔 陰柔 yīn róu gentle and reserved / soft / feminine 冬日可爱 dōng rì kě ài (idiom) Like the winter sun, a person inspires warmth and kindness. It describes a gentle, affectionate manner that makes others want to draw near. 飞鸟依人 飛鳥依人 fēi niǎo yī rén (idiom) Describes someone who clings to a powerful person for protection. It can also describe a child or young woman who is small, gentle, yielding, and endearing. 刚中柔外 剛中柔外 gāng zhōng róu wài (idiom) To appear gentle and compliant while being firm inside. It can also describe a seemingly conciliatory strategy that conceals hostile intentions. 和风细雨 hé fēng xì yǔ (idiom) A gentle breeze and fine rain. Figuratively, it describes a mild, non-aggressive way of acting or correcting someone. syn 惠风和畅 huì fēng hé chàng (idiom) It describes a gentle, pleasant breeze that brings warmth and comfort. 娟好静秀 娟好靜秀 juān hǎo jìng xiù (idiom) Describes a woman with delicate features and a gentle temperament. 菩萨低眉 菩薩低眉 pú sà dī méi (idiom) Describes a gentle, kind, and compassionate expression, like that of a bodhisattva lowering his eyes. 柔心弱骨 róu xīn ruò gǔ (idiom) Describes a gentle and mild temperament. 甜言软语 tián yán ruǎn yǔ (idiom) Sweet and gentle words, often intended to coax or persuade someone. 温润而泽 溫潤而澤 wēn rùn ér zé (idiom) Describes a gentle, mild, and benevolent attitude or manner of speaking. 