Writing
松 (sōng) — how to say "loose" in Chinese
松
Loose; slack; to loosen; to release
adjective · verb
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
松一下手
sōng yí xià shǒu
loosen one's grip
Examples
请松一下手，抓得太紧会让他不舒服。
Please loosen your grip a little; holding too tightly will make him uncomfortable.
这件衣服很松。
This piece of clothing is very loose.
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Frequently asked questions
Loose meaning in Chinese
"loose" in Chinese is 松 (sōng).
松 meaning in English
松 (sōng) means "Loose; slack; to loosen; to release".
How is 松 pronounced?
It is pronounced sōng (written as song). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "loose" in Chinese characters?
It is written 松 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 松?
松 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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