Definition
放宽 (fàng kuān) means to relax or ease rules, restrictions, or limits — making them less strict. Unlike 放松 (fàng sōng), which is about general relaxation (muscles, attention, discipline), 放宽 specifically targets policies or conditions. It is also more concrete than 缓和 (huǎn hé), which focuses on easing tension or conflict.
verb
to relaxto ease (rules, restrictions, limits)
Examples
- 放宽，。Gōngsī juédìng fàng kuān zhāopìn tiáojiàn, xīyǐn gèng duō réncái.The company decided to relax the hiring requirements to attract more talent.
- 放宽，。Zhèngfǔ fàng kuān le dàikuǎn zhèngcè, bāngzhù zhōngxiǎo qǐyè fāzhǎn.The government eased the loan policy to help small and medium enterprises develop.
- 放宽。Xuéxiào fàng kuān le duì xuéshēng zhuózhuāng de yāoqiú.The school relaxed the dress code requirements for students.
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