Chinese Conversation · Level 14
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Chinese word
松
Pronunciation
Pinyinsōng
Meaning
- adjectiveloose
Example
这件衣服有点儿松。zhè jiàn yī fú yóu diǎnr sōng
This piece of clothing is a little loose.
More examples
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.
Core concept
The central image is reduced tightness: clothing hangs freely, parts have play, and rules leave room; a separate sense refers to a pine tree.
Common phrases
衣服有点儿松yī fú yóu diǎnr sōng
slightly loose clothing
裙子太松qún zi tài sōng
an overly loose skirt
袖口有点儿松xiù kǒu yóu diǎnr sōng
a slightly loose cuff
Similar words
轻松qīng sōng: Requiring little effort or causing little worry, so the experience feels comfortable.
放松fàng sōng: In a calm state after physical or mental tightness has eased.
宽松kuān sōng: Roomy or flexible, with enough space or freedom to avoid pressure.
Definition in Chinese
不严密、不紧绷；用于描述衣着、结构、规则或态度的宽松状态，有时引申为放宽或宽待。bù yán mì bù jǐn bēng yòng yú miáo shù yī zhuó jié gòu guī zé huò tài dù de kuān sōng zhuàng tài yǒu shí yǐn shēn wèi fàng kuān huò kuān dài
Word origin
The pine meaning belongs to the original 松 (sōng, "pine"), whereas the meanings loose and loosen are written 松 because a separate historical character was simplified into this form.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- pine treenoun
- loosenverb
Related words
- 放松fàng sōngloosenverb
- 松弛sōng chíslackadjective