舒
stretch; relax; slow; calm
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to stretch; to unfold; to relax
Used to describe physical stretching or relieving mental/physical tension.
He stretched, loosening his tense shoulders.
Seeing her child return safely, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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This ointment can relax muscles and promote blood circulation to relieve muscle soreness.
She unfurrowed her brow and wore a long-lost smile.
During the holiday, he loves to stretch his body and walk in the park.
adjective
slow; leisurely; calm
literaryUsed in formal or literary written contexts to describe pace or demeanor.
The elderly man walks slowly and leisurely, showing no sign of being 80 years old.
The rhythm of this piece is very slow and calm, making people feel peaceful.
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He told childhood stories in a slow, calm voice.
Willows by the lake sway gently in the soft breeze.
She neatly organized the documents on the table at a leisurely pace before the meeting.
noun
surname Shu
A common Chinese family name.
Teacher Shu gave us a lively Chinese class today.
Mr. Shu is a new client of our company.