安神

ānshén

verb #52,274

Meanings

1 to calm the nerves
2 to soothe the mind
3 calming

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

医生开了一些安神的中药。

Yīshēng kāi le yìxiē ānshén de zhōngyào.

The doctor prescribed some TCM herbs to calm the nerves.

HSK 7-9

这种茶有安神助眠的效果。

Zhè zhǒng chá yǒu ānshén zhùmián de xiàoguǒ.

This tea has a calming and sleep-inducing effect.

Tips

culture

安神 is a TCM therapeutic category covering remedies for insomnia, anxiety, and palpitations, typically containing 酸枣仁 (jujube seed), 远志 (polygala), or 茯苓 (poria). Modern products like 安神补脑液 bottle the concept.

Stroke Order

安 ān

神 shén