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Pronunciation Northern /zaʔan˧˥/ Central /jaːŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /jaːŋ˨˩˦/
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lax
Adjective
lax
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4 senses
Meaning
4 senses
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Sense 1 Adjective
lax Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Lax; not tense.

Sense 2 Adjective
physically relaxed Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

A physical state where the body's muscles are loosened and free from any tension or stiffness.

vi Tôi cảm thấy cơ bắp của mình đang giãn ra.

en I feel my muscles are relaxing.

Sense 3 Adjective
relaxing Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Providing a feeling of comfort and helping to reduce mental or physical stress and fatigue.

vi Nghe nhạc là một cách rất giãn sau khi làm việc.

en Listening to music is very relaxing after work.

Sense 4 Adjective
lost elasticity Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Having lost its original ability to stretch and return to shape after being overextended for too long.

vi Chiếc dây chun này đã bị giãn quá mức.

en This rubber band has lost its elasticity.

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