be kind-hearted andirresolute; faint of heart and hesitant in action; soft-hearted ❍ 对这些杀人犯决不能～，要坚决镇压。We mustnot be kind-hearted towards these murderers but mustkill them resolutely. ❍ 我们对这些犯罪分子决不能～，应予依法惩处。We must not be soft-hearted towardsthese criminal elements but should get them punishedin accordance with the law.
心慈手软
softhearted
心慈手软
show sb mercy;be soft hearted and merciful
心慈手软xīn cí shǒu ruǎn
心地和善，不能果断行事。softhearted, kind-hearted and irresolute, show mercy to sb.