Definition & Meaning

1.can be begged off but refuse to give way when you try to argue and protect your rights

2.be amenable to friendly persuation but not to compulsion

Vocabulary

chī ruǎn bù chī yìng

吃 软 不 吃 硬

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1
can be begged off but refuse to give way when you try to argue and protect your rights
2
be amenable to friendly persuation but not to compulsion

Vocabulary of 吃软不吃硬

不
[hsk1]not; used to reply in the negative
吃
[hsk1]eat; eat
软
[hsk5]soft; mild
硬
[hsk5]hard; unyielding

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