syu1 aat3紓壓纾压
Jyutpingsyu1 aat3
Yalesyū aat
Definition
To relieve stress or ease pressure.
colloquialhealthemotion
How it's used
Often used in contexts related to lifestyle, hobbies, or mental health, this term carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone compared to casual expressions like 放鬆. It is frequently seen in headlines or advertisements for products, activities, or services aimed at helping people cope with the fast-paced city life. While it is perfectly understandable in speech, it sounds more deliberate than simply saying 減壓.
Examples
Going on a trip during the holidays is the best way to relieve stress.
What methods do you usually use to relieve stress?
Related words
Common phrases
stress-relief activities
music for stress relief
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
