安神

ānshén
verb #52,274

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 5
Yīshēng kāi le yìxiē ānshén de zhōngyào.
The doctor prescribed some TCM herbs to calm the nerves.
HSK 7-9
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