jat1 san1 sung1一身鬆一身松
Jyutpingjat1 san1 sung1
Yaleyāt sān sūng
Definition
Relieved from stress; feeling light and free of burdens.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical and mental sensation of shedding a heavy burden, like finishing a difficult task or paying off a debt. It implies a transition from a state of tension to one of relaxation. It is often used to describe the immediate aftermath of a stressful event.
Examples
After finishing the report, I finally feel relieved.
Related words
Common phrases
finally feel relieved
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 輕鬆, which describes a relaxed state or an easy task. 一身鬆 specifically highlights the feeling of release after pressure has been removed.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
