Definition & Meaning

1.let go; loosen/lose one's grip (of)

2.slack up; relax in one's efforts

Word usage

sōng shǒu

松 手

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1
v.let go; loosen/lose one's grip (of)
- zhuā jǐn diǎn bié sōng shǒu
  抓紧点，别松手。
  Hold it tight and don't let go.
- wò jǐn shéng zi bù yào sōng shǒu
  握紧绳子不要松手。
  Don't let go the rope.
- qiān wàn bù yào sōng shǒu
  千万不要松手！
  Never leave hold of it!
synonym
fàng shǒu放手 sā shǒu撒手 shuǎi shǒu甩手
2
v.metaslack up; relax in one's efforts
- gōng zuò zhuā jǐn bù néng sōng shǒu
  工作抓紧，不能松手。
  Pay close attention to your work, and never slacken.

Word usage

Separable word
"松" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他松开了手，狗跑了。
  He let go of his hand and the dog ran away.
- 他一直拿着他的新玩具，没松过手。
  He is holding on to his new toy and never let it go.
- 他是什么时候松的手？
  When did he let go?

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