Definition
松散 is a stative verb describing something that is not tight, compact, or firm — like a loose knot or a disorganized structure. It also extends figuratively to describe a person's attention, discipline, or work ethic as lax or inattentive. The two senses are connected by the idea of 'lack of tightness' — physical or metaphorical.
s.v.
loosenot tight (of physical objects, structures, or connections)inattentivelax (of discipline, attention, or organization)
Examples
- 松散，。Zhège shéngzi tài sōng san le, róngyì duàn.This rope is too loose; it breaks easily.
- 松散，。Tā zuìjìn xuéxí hěn sōng san, chéngjì xiàjiàng le hěn duō.He has been very inattentive in his studies lately, and his grades have dropped a lot.
- 松散，。Zhège tuánduì guǎnlǐ sōng san, xiàolǜ bù gāo.This team's management is loose, so efficiency is low.
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