放宽

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 放宽 (fàngkuān) means to relax or loosen restrictions, standards, or conditions. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as government policies, company regulations, or rules where some limits or controls are made less strict.

Common Contexts

You will often see 放宽 used with words like 限制 (restrictions), 条件 (conditions), 标准 (standards), and 处罚 (penalties). It implies a deliberate decision to make rules more flexible or less severe.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 放宽限制: to relax restrictions, often used in legal or administrative contexts.
  • 放宽条件: to loosen conditions, frequently seen in financial or policy discussions.
  • 放宽标准: to ease standards, common in workplace or regulatory settings.

Nuances

Using 放宽 suggests a positive or strategic adjustment to make something easier or more accessible. It is different from 放松, which can mean to relax in a physical or mental sense. 放宽 specifically refers to loosening rules or limits.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 放宽 with 放松. 放宽 is about loosening rules or limits, while 放松 is about relaxing oneself or reducing tension.

Example Sentences

The government decided to relax entry restrictions, allowing more tourists

The company has relaxed the penalty standards for employees arriving late.

To promote economic development, the government relaxed loan conditions.