散心 (sàn xīn) — to relax and take one's mind off things; to seek distraction
Definition
散心 (sàn xīn) means going out or doing something to take your mind off worries and feel better emotionally. It implies the goal is mental relief, not just physical rest.
verb
to relax and take one's mind off thingsto seek distraction
Examples
- 散心。Wǒ zhōu mò xiǎng qù sàn xīn.I want to go relax this weekend.
- 。Chū qù sàn sàn xīn duì shēn tǐ hǎo.Going out to relax is good for your health.
- 。Tā sàn le xīn yǐ hòu xīn qíng hǎo duō le.After he relaxed, his mood was much better.
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