syu1 wun6紓緩纾缓
Jyutpingsyu1 wun6
Yalesyū wuhn
Definition
To alleviate, ease, or lessen the severity of a problem or condition.
neutralhealthemotion
How it's used
Often used in formal contexts like news reports or medical advice, though it is perfectly acceptable in daily speech. It focuses on the reduction of intensity or pressure rather than the complete removal of a problem. When discussing physical discomfort, it is frequently paired with words like 痛楚 or 症狀.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 舒緩, which is a common variant. While both are widely accepted, 紓緩 is technically the preferred character for the meaning of easing or alleviating, whereas 舒緩 is often used interchangeably in casual writing.
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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.
