Meaning
宽松 describes something that is loose, relaxed, or not restrictive. It can refer to physical looseness (like baggy clothing), relaxed conditions (like lenient policies), or a comfortable atmosphere. The word combines 宽 (wide, broad) and 松 (loose, relaxed) to emphasize a lack of tightness or strictness.
Usage
Commonly used to describe clothing that fits loosely, policies or regulations that are not strict, or environments that feel comfortable and pressure-free. Native speakers use it for both physical and abstract contexts. It has a generally positive connotation when describing comfort, but can be neutral or slightly negative when referring to lax standards.
Examples
- 01我喜欢穿宽松的衣服，比较舒服。, .I like to wear loose clothing; it's more comfortable.
- 02这个公司的管理制度比较宽松。.This company's management system is relatively lenient.
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Common collocations
- 宽松的衣服loose clothing
- 宽松的政策lenient policy
- 宽松的环境relaxed environment
- 宽松管理lenient management
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by combining 宽 (wide/broad) and 松 (loose), creating a compound that emphasizes the quality of being unrestricted or comfortable in both physical and abstract senses.