鬆 (sōng) - Loose, slack, relaxed & not tight

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sōng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

鬆 · sōng

Loose, slack, relaxed;

not tight;

to loosen, to relax;

also refers to pine trees.

Loose, slack, relaxednot tightto loosen, to relax

Usage highlights

RelaxLoose soilLoose changePine treeLoose clothingSlack season

Synonyms

  • 松— loose, relaxed (simplified form)
  • 弛— slack, relaxed
  • 宽— wide, spacious

Antonyms

  • 紧— tight, tense
  • 严— strict, tight
  • 固— firm, solid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My shoelaces are loose (鞋带鬆了).
  • After the exam, I feel relaxed (考试后我感到鬆懈).
  • The soil here is loose (这里的土壤很鬆软).
  • Pine trees are evergreen (鬆树常青).

Collocations

  • Relax(放鬆)
  • Loose soil(鬆土)
  • Loose change(零钱鬆散)
  • Pine tree(鬆树)
  • Loose clothing(衣服寬鬆)
  • Slack season(淡季鬆弛)

Idioms

  • Pine and cypress showing integrity after winter(岁寒鬆柏)
  • Relaxed and carefree(心寬體鬆)
  • Loose and slack(鬆鬆垮垮)
  • Pine wind and cypress rain(鬆風柏雨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 髟 (hair) and 松 (pine), originally suggesting disheveled hair like pine needles.
  • In traditional culture, pine trees symbolize longevity, resilience, and integrity.
  • The concept of 'looseness' is often associated with relaxation and comfort in Chinese philosophy.

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