放宽 fàngkuān to relax (a rule)
to relax (a rule); to ease (restrictions); to extend (a time limit); to let out (a garment); to expand; to broaden
怎么记住“放宽”: 放 put + 宽 wide = to relax (a rule).
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用法
- The standard verb for loosening a rule, limit, or standard - 放宽政策 (fàngkuān zhèngcè) relax a policy, 放宽条件 (fàngkuān tiáojiàn) ease the requirements.
- Object is an abstract restriction (限制, 政策, 标准, 期限), not a physical thing; for physically loosening clothing you'd say 放松 or 松.
- Opposite is 收紧 (shōujǐn, tighten). Formal, common in policy, immigration, and lending news - 收紧政策 (shōujǐn zhèngcè) tighten the policy.