放松
Definition
(verb) To take it easy, unwind, and free oneself from stress or tension
Examples
“我打算在海边好好休息一下，读本书。”
“周末别加班了，先放松一下。”
Don't work overtime this weekend, just relax for a bit.
“他一坐上沙发，整个人就放松下来了。”
As soon as he sat down on the couch, he relaxed.
“演出结束后，我们去楼下酒吧放松放松。”
After the show, we went to the bar downstairs to unwind.
“昨晚我在阳台吹着风，听着旧歌，终于把紧绷的神经放松了。”
Last night I stood on the balcony in the breeze, listened to old songs, and finally let my nerves relax.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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