Definition & Meaning

1.calm/soothe the nerves; keep one's mind unruffled

2.relieve uneasiness of body and mind

Word usage

Words with an shen

ān shén

安 神

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1
v.calm/soothe the nerves; keep one's mind unruffled
- qǐng hē xiē liáng chá lái ān shén
  请喝些凉茶来安神。
  Have some herbal tea to settle your nerves, please.
- zhè zhǒng yào yǒu ān shén bǔ xīn de xiào yòng
  这种药，有安神补心的效用。
  This medicine has the effect of calming and nourishing the heart.
- zhè zhǒng wù zhì jù yǒu zhèn jìng ān shén zuò yòng
  这种物质具有镇静、安神作用。
  These materails are used for their calming, sedative effects.
synonym
ān dìng安定 jìng xīn静心 dìng xīn定心 dìng shén定神
2
v.relieve uneasiness of body and mind
- ān shén yào
  安神药
  tranquilizer

Word usage

Separable word
"安" and "神" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他最近总是安不了神。
  He can't calm the nerves lately.
- 外面很吵，他安不下神来。
  It's noisy outside, so he can’t calm his nerves.
- 你闭眼睛安一会儿神。
  Close your eyes and calm your nerves.

Chinese words with pinyin an shen

ān shēn安身take shelter

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