宽松

• Pinyin: kuān sōng
• Hanzi breakdown: 宽 = wide/loose; 松 = 木 (tree) + 公 (public) — pine tree/loose

Meaning

Loose; relaxed; lenient. Describing something not tight or restrictive.

Used for clothing (loose-fitting), policies (lenient), environments (relaxed atmosphere), or monetary policy (easy money). The opposite of 紧 (tight) in various contexts.

Examples

1. 这条裤子穿着很宽松舒适。 These pants are loose and comfortable to wear.
2. 公司实行宽松的考勤制度。 The company implements a relaxed attendance policy.
3. 央行采取了宽松的货币政策。 The central bank has adopted a loose monetary policy.

Usage Guide

Context: clothing, policy, economics

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 这款衣服版型宽松。(This style of clothing has a loose fit.)
• 宽松的工作环境有利于创新。(A relaxed work environment is conducive to innovation.)

Don't Say

• 混淆宽松和宽大。(宽松 emphasizes comfort and relaxation; 宽大 emphasizes size or leniency)

Origin & History

Compound of 宽 (wide/loose) + 松 (loose/relaxed). Together emphasizing lack of tightness.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal