เหนียวนุ่ม(nĭao nûm)

Meanings

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soft and chewy; bouncy yet tender (texture)

describing a texture that is soft but slightly chewy or bouncy, as in noodles, mochi-like sweets, breads, or some meats

Examples

โมจิmoh jìโมจิmoh jìmochi (Japanese glutinous rice cake)เหนียวนุ่มnĭao nûmเหนียวนุ่มnĭao nûmsoft and chewy; bouncy yet tender (texture)
The mochi is chewy and soft.

Related Words

Word Breakdown

เหนียวnĭiaoเหนียวnĭiao1sticky; adhesive2chewy; tough (texture)3stingy; tightfisted4tough; enduring (colloq.)Part 1
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นุ่มnûmนุ่มnûm1soft (to the touch)2soft/gentle (voice/tone)3tender (food)Part 2
เหนียวนุ่มnĭao nûmเหนียวนุ่มnĭao nûmsoft and chewy; bouncy yet tender (texture)