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The character "嫩" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic component 女, denoting woman or femininity, and the phonetic component 敕, which historically guided its pronunciation. Its earliest attested meanings centered on physical tenderness and softness, particularly in reference to young vegetation or delicate textures. Over time, the semantic application expanded to encompass qualities associated with youth and inexperience when describing people, while still retaining its fundamental association with softness and lack of rigidity. The character's structure has remained stable in its standard form, with 女 and 敕 as its consistent constituent parts.
Example Sentences Hide
这些青菜很嫩。
鸡肉要炒得嫩才好吃。
她的皮肤像婴儿一样嫩。
春天来了，树上长出了嫩绿的叶子。
一场春雨过后，草地上的嫩芽格外可爱。
这道菜用的是非常鲜嫩的豆腐。
别看他年纪轻，做事的手段可不嫩。
晨光中，那片沾着露水的嫩叶，嫩得仿佛能掐出水来。