How common it is
缓解 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say huǎnjiě slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
缓解表示让紧张、疼痛或压力变轻。
huǎn jiě biǎo shì ràng jǐn zhāng 、 téng tòng huò yā lì biàn qīng。
缓解 means to ease or lessen pain, stress, or tension.
Context note
缓解常用于健康、情绪和问题。
huǎn jiě cháng yòng yú jiàn kāng 、 qíng xù hé wèn tí。
It is often used with health, emotions, and problems.
5 examples
喝水可以缓解口渴。
hē shuǐ kě yǐ huǎn jiě kǒu kě。
Drinking water can relieve thirst.
他想缓解压力。
tā xiǎng huǎn jiě yā lì。
He wants to ease stress.
这种药能缓解疼痛。
zhè zhǒng yào néng huǎn jiě téng tòng。
This medicine can relieve pain.
散步有助于缓解紧张。
sàn bù yǒu zhù yú huǎn jiě jǐn zhāng。
Walking helps ease tension.
大家希望情况能缓解。
dà jiā xī wàng qíng kuàng néng huǎn jiě。
Everyone hopes the situation can improve.
5 mini stories
老师说，休息可以缓解疲劳。
lǎo shī shuō， xiū xi kě yǐ huǎn jiě pí láo。
The teacher said rest can ease fatigue.
她听音乐来缓解压力。
tā tīng yīn yuè lái huǎn jiě yā lì。
She listened to music to ease stress.
医生给他开了药，帮助缓解疼痛。
yī shēng gěi tā kāi le yào， bāng zhù huǎn jiě téng tòng。
The doctor gave him medicine to help relieve pain.
谈一谈也能缓解误会。
tán yi tán yě néng huǎn jiě wù huì。
Talking can also ease misunderstandings.
天气变凉后，炎热感缓解了。
tiān qì biàn liáng hòu， yán rè gǎn huǎn jiě le。
After the weather got cooler, the hot feeling eased.