A2 noun Neutral 1 min read

软烂

ruanlan /ruǎn làn/
Practice it

Soft and mushy refers to food cooked until it is tender and easy to eat.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Describes food cooked until very soft and tender.
  • Commonly used for slow-cooked dishes like stews.
  • Implies the food is easy to chew and digest.

Overview

  1. 1概述：软烂是一个复合形容词，由“软”（质地不硬）和“烂”（程度深，结构松散）构成。它通常用来描述烹饪得当、火候充足的食物，体现了中式烹饪中对“入口即化”口感的追求。2) 使用模式：该词主要修饰食物，常放在动词后作为补语，例如“煮得软烂”或“炖到软烂”。它既可以描述肉类，也可以描述蔬菜、豆类或谷物。3) 常见语境：多见于家常菜讨论、餐厅评价或食谱描述中。例如，形容老人家适合吃软烂的食物，或者夸奖一道菜炖得非常入味且口感极佳。4) 近义词辨析：与“酥烂”相比，“软烂”更强调质地的柔软，而“酥烂”往往伴随着肉质纤维的松散，程度更深；与“软糯”相比，“软烂”不强调粘性，仅强调柔软的程度。

Examples

1

这锅牛肉炖得软烂入味。

everyday

The beef in this pot is stewed until soft and flavorful.

2

为了方便老人进食，建议将蔬菜煮得软烂一些。

formal

To make it easier for the elderly to eat, it is recommended to cook the vegetables until soft.

Common Collocations

炖得软烂 stewed until soft
煮得软烂 boiled until soft

Common Phrases

软烂入味

soft, tender and flavorful

Often Confused With

软烂 vs 软糯

Soft and sticky. Used mainly for glutinous rice or starchy foods.

Grammar Patterns

V + 得 + 软烂 把 + N + 炖/煮 + 得 + 软烂

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '软烂' in culinary contexts to describe desired texture. It is neutral to positive in tone. Avoid using it for things that should be crisp or fresh.

Common Mistakes

Students often confuse it with 'rotten'. Remember that '软烂' implies deliberate cooking, not decay.

Tips

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Focus on the cooking method

Use this word when talking about slow-cooked dishes. It implies high-quality preparation through patience.

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Avoid negative connotations

Do not use this to describe fresh vegetables or fruits, as it might imply they are rotten.

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Cultural preference for tender textures

Chinese cuisine values 'melt-in-your-mouth' textures, making this a very common positive descriptor.

Word Origin

Combination of 'soft' (软) and 'broken/mushy' (烂), describing the physical state of food fibers breaking down.

Cultural Context

Reflects the Chinese culinary art of long-time braising to achieve perfect texture.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'soft' (软) potato that has 'melted' (烂) into the soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

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主要用于形容食物。在极少数情况下，也可以比喻性地形容人的性格过于软弱，缺乏原则，但这种用法较为少见且带有贬义。

“软烂”通常是褒义，指烹饪得法；“烂糊”往往带有贬义，形容食物煮得过火，失去了应有的口感和形状。

非常适合。因为老人牙齿功能减弱，饮食通常需要“软烂”的质地以利于消化。

Test Yourself

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这块红烧肉炖得非常___，入口即化。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 软烂

红烧肉追求的是口感柔软，故选软烂。

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