放松 fàngsōng relax
relax; loosen; slacken
How to remember 放松: 放 put + 松 pine tree = relax.
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How it is used
- To relax or loosen up - physically or mentally - 放松心情 (fàngsōng xīnqíng) relax/unwind; 放松肌肉 (fàngsōng jīròu) loosen the muscles.
- Antonym 紧张 (jǐnzhāng, tense/nervous). Contrast 休息 (xiūxi, to rest): 放松 is releasing tension, which can happen without stopping activity - 我很紧张 (wǒ hěn jǐnzhāng) I'm nervous.
- Also 'lower one's guard': 别放松警惕 (bié fàngsōng jǐngtì) don't let your guard down.
Example sentences
- 放松点吧。 Fàngsōng diǎn ba.Just relax.
- 我很放松。 Wǒ hěn fàngsōng.I'm relaxed.
- 放松，别紧张。 Fàngsōng, bié jǐnzhāng.Relax, don't be nervous.