娇嫩
How to Understand
娇嫩 (jiāo nèn) means 'delicate' or 'fragile,' typically used to describe something soft, tender, or easily damaged. It emphasizes a sense of delicacy that requires care, often applied to skin, flowers, or young people.
The character 娇 (jiāo) originally meant 'to be fond of' or 'to dote on,' evolving to express tenderness or softness. 嫩 (nèn) means 'tender' or 'new,' suggesting youth or freshness. Together, they convey a state of being delicate and vulnerable.
娇嫩 is commonly used in beauty contexts, such as describing skin that is soft and sensitive. It also appears in literature to describe delicate flowers or young, innocent people. In daily life, it might be used to describe a child’s gentle nature or the fragility of a flower petal.