English–Chinese
“loosen” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsōng dòng
Example
门把手有点 松动，别用力拉。mén bà shǒu yóu diǎn sōng dòng bié yòng lì lā
The door handle has loosened a little, so do not pull hard.
How to say “loosen” in Chinese
“Loosen” in Chinese is 松动 (sōng dòng).
Something held in place starts to shift when its support no longer grips tightly.
Example sentences with 松动
搬家时发现椅子腿开始松动，先不要坐。bān jiā shí fā xiàn yǐ zi tuǐ kāi shǐ sōng dòng xiān bú yào zuò
When moving, I found that the chair legs had started to loosen, so do not sit on it yet.
Tips for using 松动
- This is a practical way to report a small mechanical problem without claiming that anything is already broken or detached.