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

HSK 7-9
Zhè kē luósī sōngdòng le, xūyào nǐngjǐn.
This screw has come loose and needs to be tightened.
HSK 7-9
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