柔軟蓬鬆的 / 柔软蓬松的
róuruǎn péngsōng de
In Chinese, the English adjective 'plush' can be translated as 柔軟蓬鬆的 / 柔软蓬松的 (róuruǎn péngsōng de) or 毛絨絨的 / 毛绒绒的.
Meaning: having a soft, fluffy exterior (adj)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 柔軟蓬鬆的 / 柔软蓬松的 | róuruǎn péngsōng de |
| 毛絨絨的 / 毛绒绒的 | máoróngróng de |
The phrase is used to describe something that has a soft, fluffy exterior. When referring to the textile fabric itself, you can use 長毛絨 / 长毛绒 or the more formal term 绒布. To describe the act of giving something a soft, fluffy surface, use the verbs 使變柔軟蓬鬆 / 使变柔软蓬松 or 起毛.
What does it mean word for word?
The form 柔軟蓬鬆的 / 柔软蓬松的 is composed of 柔軟 (soft/supple) and 蓬鬆 (fluffy/loose/bulky).
Which one should you use?
While 柔軟蓬鬆的 / 柔软蓬松的 emphasizes a soft and airy texture, 毛絨絨的 / 毛绒绒的 specifically emphasizes the presence of fine hairs or a fuzzy surface texture. For example, 毛絨絨的 / 毛绒绒的 is the more natural choice when describing the tactile surface of a plush toy or a fabric with a visible pile.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, people may use the term 棉绒 instead of 绒布 to refer to plush fabric.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
róuruǎn péngsōng de
Did you know?
- In Chinese, the concept of being 'plush' or 'fluffy' 蓬鬆 is used to describe the ideal texture of a well-baked cake or a perfectly fried piece of tempura.
- The term 毛絨絨的 uses a linguistic feature called AABB reduplication, where the characters are doubled to intensify the feeling of cuteness and softness.
- To describe a 'plush' or luxury lifestyle, Chinese speakers use the word 奢華 (luxurious) instead of any word related to soft fabrics like 毛絨絨.
Examples in context
- 这个玩具使用的是绒布，触感非常柔软。This toy is made of plush fabric, and it has a very soft touch.
- 这只毛绒玩具看起来非常可爱。This plush toy looks very cute.
- 那只熊长得真高大，毛茸茸的像个大型玩具。That bear is so tall and fluffy, it looks like a large plush toy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plush” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
