English–Chinese
“loose” in Chinese
How to say “loose” in Chinese
“Loose” in Chinese is 松 (sōng).
The central image is reduced tightness: clothing hangs freely, parts have play, and rules leave room; a separate sense refers to a pine tree.
Example sentences with 松
这颗牙有点儿松，应该去看牙医。zhè kē yá yóu diǎnr sōng yīng gāi qù kàn yá yī
This tooth is a little loose, so you should see a dentist.
Tips for using 松
- The physical-to-figurative range is broad, so the surrounding noun shows whether the word concerns fit, physical structure, or the strictness of a rule.
Other Chinese words for “loose”
这件衣服太宽松了。zhè jiàn yī fú tài kuān sōng le
This piece of clothing is too loose.
这些水果都是散装的，可以挑选。zhè xiē shuí guǒ dōu shì sǎn zhuāng de ké yǐ tiāo xuǎn
These fruits are sold loose, so you can choose them.