松动

鬆動

sōngdòng

verb #29,692

Meanings

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

Characters

loose, relaxed, pine tree

to move, to stir

Examples

HSK 6

政府的立场有所松动，愿意谈判。

Zhèngfǔ de lìchǎng yǒusuǒ sōngdòng, yuànyì tánpàn.

The government's position has softened somewhat, and it is willing to negotiate.

HSK 7-9

这颗螺丝松动了，需要拧紧。

Zhè kē luósī sōngdòng le, xūyào nǐngjǐn.

This screw has come loose and needs to be tightened.

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

松 sōng

动 dòng