松
pine tree; loose; loosen; dried meat floss
Meanings
7 senses · 28 examplesnoun
pine tree; pine
Refers to the pine tree species, commonly found in temperate and subtropical regions.
Tall pine trees cover the mountainside.
Masson pine is a common pine species in southern China.
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Pine resin can be used to make rosin and paint.
Pine trees remain green even in winter.
Grandpa planted a Chinese red pine in the yard.
proper noun
surname Song
Used as a family name, one of the more common Chinese surnames.
Teacher Song is our Chinese teacher.
The Song family's genealogy has been passed down for over ten generations.
adjective
loose; not tight
Describes things that are not firmly fixed or tightly bound.
This bundle of books is tied too loosely and will fall apart easily.
The waist of these pants is a bit loose, I need to wear a belt.
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He got a loose haircut that looks very light.
The discipline for this project is too loose and needs stricter management.
If the dough is kneaded too loosely, the baked bread will collapse.
verb
loosen; release; relax
Used for releasing tension, untying bindings, or reducing pressure.
After the game ended, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Please loosen my belt, I ate too much.
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The police unbound the prisoner and took him to the interrogation room.
Don't slack off, we're almost at the finish line.
She let go of her grip, and the cup fell to the ground.
adjective
financially well-off; financially loose
informalUsed in spoken Chinese to describe having enough disposable income.
I'm a bit financially better off this month, so I sent him some money.
Business was bad last year, and everyone was short on cash.
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After getting the year-end bonus, he finally had some extra money.
adjective
soft; crumbly; not dense
Describes food that is light, fluffy, and easy to bite into.
This kind of crispy biscuit is delicious and popular.
Freshly baked bread has a soft, fluffy texture.
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The cake my mom made is soft and fluffy, very delicious.
This soft, porous wood is suitable for making furniture.
noun
dried meat floss; floss food
Commonly refers to pork floss, a popular savory snack and topping for rice or congee.
I like to eat congee with pork floss for breakfast.
The chicken floss at this shop is especially fragrant.
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Mom bought me a bag of fish floss as a snack.
Pork floss bread is the favorite of many children.