舒缓

舒緩

shūhuǎn

verb #16,650

Meanings

1 to ease
2 to relax
3 to alleviate
4 soothing
5 gentle

Characters

to stretch; comfortable

Examples

听音乐可以舒缓压力。

Tīng yīnyuè kěyǐ shūhuǎn yālì.

Listening to music can ease stress.

这条路的坡度很舒缓。

Zhè tiáo lù de pōdù hěn shūhuǎn.

The slope of this road is very gentle.

泡个热水澡能舒缓肌肉疲劳。

Pào gè rèshuǐzǎo néng shūhuǎn jīròu píláo.

Taking a hot bath can relieve muscle fatigue.

Tips

usage

舒缓 can work as both a verb (to ease/relax something) and an adjective (gentle, unhurried). As a verb it often pairs with 压力 (stress), 紧张 (tension), or 疼痛 (pain).

Stroke Order

舒 shū

缓 huǎn