缓解 (huǎn jiě) — to alleviate, to relieve (pain, stress, a crisis)
Definition
缓解 focuses on easing tension, pain, or a difficult situation — often temporary relief rather than real reduction. Distinct from 减轻, which means to lower or reduce a quantity, weight, or burden.
verb
to alleviateto relieve (pain, stress, a crisis)
Examples
- 缓解。Zhè zhǒng yào néng huǎn jiě tóu tòng.This medicine can relieve headaches.
- 缓解。Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài nǔ lì huǎn jiě jīng jì wèn tí.The government is working hard to alleviate economic problems.
- 缓解。Liáo tiān kě yǐ huǎn jiě jǐn zhāng qíng xù.Chatting can relieve nervous feelings.
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