鲜嫩

鮮嫩
xiānnèn
adjective #32,390

Meanings

  1. 1 fresh and tender
  2. 2 succulent

Examples

Zhè kuài niúpái hěn xiānnèn.
This steak is fresh and tender.
Chūntiān de zhúsǔn tèbié xiānnèn.
Spring bamboo shoots are especially fresh and tender.

Tips

usage
A food/cooking word combining (fresh-tasting, savory) with (tender, soft). Used for meat, vegetables, seafood, and tofu — anywhere the freshness and softness both matter. The opposite would be (lǎo) 'tough/overcooked' or (chén) 'stale'.

Stroke Order

xiān
nèn