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緩和

to ease

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

huan3he2 • huǎnhé

Meaning

Primary

to ease

Alternatives

ease, easing, eases, eased, to alleviate, alleviate

Mnemonic

When you encounter a high-friction and tense environment, you should try 緩和 to ease it so it becomes 緩 unhurried and full of 和 harmony instead.

Usage

緩和 雙方 的 緊張 情勢

ease the tensions between both sides

這 藥 可以 緩和 疼痛。

This medicine can ease the pain.

深 呼吸 可以 緩和 焦慮。

Deep breathing can help ease anxiety.