Meaning
放心 literally means 'to release the heart,' conveying the idea of letting go of worry or anxiety. It describes the state of being free from concern about something, or the act of trusting that things will be fine. This is one of the most common ways Chinese speakers express reassurance.
Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation to reassure someone or to express that you trust a person or situation. Often appears in the pattern '请放心' (please rest assured) or '你放心' (don't worry / you can trust me). Can function as a verb ('我很放心' - I'm very relieved) or as an adjective-like state ('放心的样子' - a relieved appearance).
Examples
- 01你放心，我一定会按时完成任务。, .Don't worry, I will definitely complete the task on time.
- 02看到孩子平安回家，她才放心了。' , .Only after seeing her child return home safely did she feel relieved.
Characters
Common collocations
- 请放心please rest assured
- 让人放心to put someone's mind at ease
- 不放心to be worried, to not feel at ease
- 放心不下unable to stop worrying about
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 放 (to release) and 心 (heart/mind), creating a vivid metaphor of releasing one's worried heart, allowing it to be at peace.