松手

鬆手
sōngshǒu
verb #7,861

Meanings

  1. 1 to let go
  2. 2 to release one's grip
  3. 3 to loosen one's hold

Examples

HSK 3
Tā zhōngyú sōngshǒu, bǎ xìn jiāogěi le tā.
She finally let go and handed the letter to him.
HSK 4
Bié sōngshǒu, zhuājǐn le!
Don't let go, hold on tight!
HSK 4
松手气球飞走
Tā sōngshǒu le, qìqiú fēizǒu le.
He let go and the balloon flew away.

Tips

usage
松手 can also be used figuratively, meaning to give up control or stop holding on to something emotionally.

Stroke Order

sōng
shǒu