‘宽松’ is an adjective meaning 'loose' in a physical sense (e.g., clothing that fits loosely) or 'relaxed' in abstract contexts such as policies, schedules, rules, or atmospheres. The first character 宽 (kuān) means 'wide' or 'broad', suggesting openness and spaciousness; the second character 松 (sōng) means 'loose', 'slack', or 'unstrained'. Together, they reinforce the idea of freedom from tight constraints—whether literal (like fabric) or figurative (like deadlines or regulations). It carries a positive connotation, implying flexibility, tolerance, and ease.

This word is commonly used to describe lenient academic requirements, accommodating work environments, forgiving timelines, or even relaxed parenting styles. It rarely describes people directly (e.g., you wouldn’t say ‘he is 宽松’), but rather modifies nouns like 政策 (policy), 管理 (management), 氛围 (atmosphere), or 衣服 (clothing). It’s neutral-to-formal in register and frequently appears in education, workplace, and social policy discussions.