Memory phrase for the character: 弛

弛

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Meaning loosen, unstring a bow, slacken, relax

Pronunciation

chí

Explanation

Left: bow 弓, right: also/too 也 (shows a bent twisting like: snake, scorpion)

Mnemonic
 
The bow (= its string) becomes a 'bent creature', when it is loosened.

Radicals

弓 bow
也 alsoShows a bent creature 也 (i.e. a snake or scorpion).
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 Vocabulary

松弛 sōng chí  to sag; to relax
松弛法 sōng chí fǎ  relaxation (alternative medicine)
肌肉松弛剂 jī ròu sōng chí jì  muscle relaxant (medicine)
肌肉松弛剂 jī ròu sōng chí jì  

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