Definition
缓解 means 'to alleviate, relieve' — used for symptoms, pain, stress, or a crisis, often implying temporary or partial relief. 减轻 (HSK4) is similar but focuses on reducing the weight/degree of a burden or pressure (e.g., 减轻负担). 缓和 (HSK7) is more about easing tension or conflicts (e.g., 缓和关系).
verb
to alleviateto relieve (pain, stress, a crisis)
Easily confused
- 环节huán jiésound-alike(biology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede, etc.)
Examples
- 缓解。Zhè zhǒng yào néng huǎn jiě tóutòng.This medicine can relieve headaches.
- 缓解。Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài nǔlì huǎn jiě jīngjì wèntí.The government is working hard to alleviate economic problems.
- 缓解。Liáotiān kěyǐ huǎn jiě jǐnzhāng qíngxù.Chatting can relieve nervous feelings.
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