calm the mind; soothe the nerves
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to calm the mind; to soothe the nerves; to pacify one's spirit
formalCommonly used in contexts involving relaxation, traditional Chinese medicine, or relieving mental stress. Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Shuì睡
qián前
hē喝
bēi杯
rè热
niú牛
nǎi奶
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
ān安
shén神
。
Drinking a cup of warm milk before bed helps to calm the nerves.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
cǎo草
yào药
yǒu有
ān安
shén神
de的
gōng功
xiào效
。
This herb has the effect of soothing the mind.
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Tīng听
yī一
xiē些
qīng轻
róu柔
de的
yīn音
yuè乐
kě可
yǐ以
ān安
shén神
。
Listening to some soft music can calm your spirit.
Tā他
xīn心
fán烦
yì意
luàn乱
，
xū需
yào要
zhǎo找
gè个
ān安
jìng静
de的
dì地
fang方
ān安
shén神
。
He is agitated and needs to find a quiet place to soothe his nerves.