มือเบา

Yes, if they are handling delicate ingredients like sushi or decorating a cake.

Mostly yes, but you can use it to describe the action of a machine if it's surprisingly gentle.

The opposite is 'mue-nak' (มือหนัก), which means heavy-handed or rough.

It's neutral. You can use it with a doctor (formal) or a friend (informal).

Only for physical touch. For a 'gentle person' (personality), use 'on-yoan'.

Yes, it is gender-neutral and very common for male doctors or barbers.

You can say 'Chuay mue-bao-bao noi na khrap/ka' (Please be gentle).

No, that's 'mue-wai' (fast hand). 'Mue-bao' is almost always positive.

Yes, it's a great way to describe a pianist with a delicate touch.

Because 'light' pressure doesn't cause pain, whereas 'heavy' (nak) pressure does.

Very! You'll often hear it when a character is tending to another's wounds.

Yes, but only if you want a light massage. If you want it strong, don't say 'mue-bao'!