sung1鬆松
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Definition
Loose, slack, or not tight; financially well-off or comfortable.
- loose; slack; having extra space or not tight
- financially stable or comfortable; having loose or flexible funds
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How it's used
Beyond physical fit, this word is frequently used to describe a relaxed schedule or a lack of strictness in rules. It carries a sense of ease or lack of tension, which makes it a natural choice when discussing work pressure or social expectations. When used in a financial context, it implies having extra cash flow or being less restricted by a tight budget.
Examples
I bought the trousers too big, they feel very loose.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 散, which implies something is scattered or falling apart. While 鬆 describes a lack of tightness or tension, 散 refers to a lack of cohesion or structure.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
