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弛 chí to loosen

to loosen; to relax

How to remember 弛: 弓 bow + 也 also = to loosen. After archery practice, Jonas unstrings his bow, and his tired shoulders also begin to loosen.

  • HSK 7
  • 6 strokes
  • Radical 弓

Component breakdown

弛 = 弓 bow + 也 also

  • 弓 bow
  • 也 also
The Gushi story

After archery practice, Jonas unstrings his bow, and his tired shoulders also begin to loosen.

How it is used

  • Bound; to slacken/relax, mainly in 松弛 (sōngchí) - loose/lax: 肌肉松弛 (jīròu sōngchí) slack muscles, 纪律松弛 (jìlǜ sōngchí) lax discipline.
  • 一张一弛 (yìzhāng-yìchí) = alternating tension and relaxation, the rhythm of work and rest.

Words with 弛