缓解

huǎn jiě

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to bring relief
2. to alleviate (a crisis)
3. to dull (a pain)

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 加重 jiā zhòng 加重 jiā zhòng to make heavier 加重病情: to make heavier

Register variants

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• 舒缓 shū huǎn 舒缓 shū huǎn to ease (tension) 舒缓压力（更文学/正式）: to ease (tension)

Related words

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• 止痛 zhǐ tòng 止痛 zhǐ tòng to relieve pain 止痛是缓解疼痛的一种方式: to relieve pain

Synonyms

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• 减轻 jiǎn qīng 减轻 jiǎn qīng to lighten 减轻病痛: to lighten

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 缓解 for completely solving a problem; it means to alleviate or reduce severity, not to eliminate.

Example Sentences

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这种药能 缓解 头疼。

This medicine can relieve headaches.

按摩这个穴位可以 缓解 头痛。

Massaging this acupuncture point can relieve headaches.

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Child Words of 缓解

• 缓 缓 huǎn: slow
• 解 解 jiě: to divide
• 解 解 jiè: to transport under guard