松动

鬆動
sōngdòng
verb #29,692

Meanings

  1. 1 to loosen
  2. 2 to come loose
  3. 3 to relax (a restriction)
  4. 4 to become less firm

Examples

Zhè kē luósī sōngdòng le, xūyào nǐng jǐn.
This screw has come loose and needs to be tightened.
Zhèngfǔ de lìchǎng yǒusuǒ sōngdòng, yuànyì tánpàn.
The government's position has softened somewhat, and it is willing to negotiate.

Tips

usage
松动 can describe physical loosening (a bolt, a tooth) or figurative softening (a stance, restrictions). The figurative use is very common in political and diplomatic contexts.

Stroke Order

sōng
dòng