verb HSK 4
Traditional 鬆手
to let go · to release one's grip · to loosen one's hold
Meaning
松手 literally means 'to loosen hand' and refers to the act of releasing something you're holding or gripping. It can be used both literally (letting go of a physical object) and figuratively (giving up control or stopping interference in a situation).
Usage
Commonly used in everyday speech when telling someone to release their grip on something. Can carry emotional weight when used figuratively, such as letting go of a relationship or releasing control over a situation. Often appears in commands or suggestions like '你松手！' (Let go!).
Examples
- 01孩子紧紧抓着妈妈的手不肯松手。.The child gripped mother's hand tightly and wouldn't let go.
- 02他终于松手了，让她自己做决定。, .He finally let go and let her make her own decisions.
Characters
Common collocations
- 不肯松手unwilling to let go
- 松手放开to let go and release
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 松 (to loosen) and 手 (hand), creating a straightforward descriptive verb for the physical action of releasing one's grip.