English–Chinese

“ease” in Chinese

Chinese

Also缓和 (huǎn hé)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuǎn jiě

Example

他的笑话能缓解尴尬气氛。tā de xiào huà néng huán jiě gān gà qì fēn

His jokes can ease the awkward atmosphere.

Illustration for 缓解 (ease)

How to say “ease” in Chinese

“Ease” in Chinese is 缓解 (huǎn jiě).

Pressure loosens little by little, making a person or situation easier to bear.

Full entry for 缓解: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 缓解

双方的沟通有助于缓解矛盾。shuāng fāng de gōu tōng yǒu zhù yú huán jiě máo dùn

Communication between the two sides can help ease the conflict.

Tips for using 缓解

  • It usually marks a decrease in strain rather than a complete fix, so the original discomfort or awkwardness may still remain.

Other Chinese words for “ease”

两国关系因为谈判逐步缓和。liǎng guó guān xì yīn wèi tán pàn zhú bù huǎn hé

Relations between the two countries gradually eased through negotiations.

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