Definition
Literally 'as if releasing a heavy burden', this idiom expresses the feeling of immense relief after completing a difficult task, solving a problem, or ending a stressful period. It is commonly used in both written and formal spoken Chinese.
f.e.
to feel relieved (as if a heavy burden has been lifted)
Examples
- ，如释重负。Kǎowán zuìhòu yì mén, wǒmen zhōngyú rú shì chóng.After finishing the last exam, we finally felt relieved.
- ，如释重负。Tīngdào duìfāng tóngyì héjiě, tā rú shì chóng de sōng le yì kǒu qì.Hearing that the other party agreed to settle, he breathed a sigh of relief as if a burden was lifted.
- ，如释重负。Xiàngmù ànshí wánchéng, zhěng gè tuánduì dōu rú shì chóng.The project was completed on time, the whole team felt relieved.
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