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March 24, 2026
鬆sōng(song1)
The character 鬆 (sōng) refers to the soft and pliable nature of certain types of trees, most commonly associated with pine and fir trees. It can also imply a sense of relaxation or looseness in certain contexts, such as when describing tension in muscles or situations.
Strokes18Radical髟Frequency#51996DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of relaxation (鬆) is critical for health, and practitioners often emphasize the importance of keeping muscles and mind loose to maintain well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soft, fluffy pine tree swaying gently in the breeze. The character 鬆 has the radical for 'hair' (毛) at the top, suggesting something light and airy, like the needles of a pine tree.
Meanings of 鬆
sōng(song1)
1pine tree; fir tree
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鬆Simplified
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髟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鬆
Quick Contrast
松 (sōng, loose) vs 软 (ruǎn, soft) — use 鬆 when emphasizing the looseness or relaxed state, while 软 focuses more on the softness itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a soft, fluffy pine tree swaying gently in the breeze. The character 鬆 has the radical for 'hair' (毛) at the top, suggesting something light and airy, like the needles of a pine tree.
Usage Notes
Be cautious when using 鬆 in informal contexts, as it may sound too casual in formal writing. Common collocations include 鬆弛 (sōngchí - relaxed) and 鬆软 (sōngruǎn - soft and pliable). The third tone can be tricky; ensure you pronounce it correctly to avoid confusion with other tones.
HSK Study Tips
Though not an HSK level word, understanding 鬆 can help learners grasp the concept of texture and softness, which is common in HSK vocabulary. Focus on practicing its pronunciation and recognizing it within phrases related to relaxation or nature.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of relaxation (鬆) is critical for health, and practitioners often emphasize the importance of keeping muscles and mind loose to maintain well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鬆 with 松 (sōng), which also refers to pine but is pronounced with a different tone. For instance, saying '鬆树' (sōngshù) incorrectly instead of '松树' (sōngshù) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 鬆
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of relaxation (鬆) is critical for health, and practitioners often emphasize the importance of keeping muscles and mind loose to maintain well-being.
Word Family of 鬆
Words Containing This Character20
放松fàngsōngto loosen放鬆
轻松qīngsōnglight輕鬆
松sōngloose鬆
宽松kuānsōngrelaxed寬鬆
松开to release鬆開
马拉松marathon (loanword)馬拉松
松鼠squirrel
松下Matsushita (name)
松手to let go鬆手
松子pine nut
松弛sōngchíto relax鬆弛
尼克松surname Nixon
松动loose鬆動
疏松to loosen疏鬆
松懈to relax鬆懈
松树sōngshùpine松樹
松散to relax鬆散
松花江Songhua River in Jilin province 吉林省 through Harbin 哈尔滨, a tributary of Heilongjiang 黑龍江|黑龙江
蓬松fluffy蓬鬆
松软flexible鬆軟
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬆
In addition to referring to pine and fir trees, 鬆 can describe a relaxed state, such as being free from tension.
You can say, '他的肌肉很鬆' (tā de jīròu hěn sōng) meaning 'His muscles are very relaxed.'
No, 鬆 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be aware of the tone and the surrounding words.
