Definition
放松 (fàng sōng) is the common, all-purpose verb for 'to relax' — unwinding your body or mind. It's broader than 松 (sōng), which usually means 'to loosen' something physical, and more general than 减压 (jiǎn yā), which specifically means 'to de-stress' or relieve pressure.
verb
to relax
Examples
- ,放松。Gōngzuò tài lèi le, nǐ yīnggāi duō fàng sōng.Work is too tiring; you should relax more.
- 放松。Tīng yīnyuè kěyǐ bāngzhù nǐ fàng sōng xīnqíng.Listening to music can help you relax your mood.
- ,放松。Jiàqī de shíhou, wǒ xǐhuān zài jiā fàng sōng.During holidays, I like to relax at home.
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