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輕柔

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Mandarin · pinyin qīng róu

soft; gentle; pliable

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輕: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
柔: róu · soft; gentle, pliant
轻: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle

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1–2 · qing1 rou2

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hing1 jau4

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