Lingaku- to let go of sth held in one's mouth
- (fig.) to relent
- to yield
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to let go of sth held in one's mouth
- (fig.) to relent
- to yield
This meaning refers to physically releasing something that one has been holding in the mouth.
In this figurative sense, it describes someone who softens their stance or becomes more flexible in a discussion or argument.
When faced with the child's request, the parents finally relented.
He initially disagreed, but eventually he relented.
This meaning indicates giving way or conceding, especially in a situation of pressure or negotiation.
During the discussion, he decided to yield and accepted the other person's opinion.
Faced with pressure, she had to yield and admit her mistake.
Generated collocations (experimental)
sōng kǒu松口to let gosōng kǒu松口qì气to breathe a sigh of reliefzhǔ dòng主动sōng kǒu松口to take the initiative to yieldsōng kǒu松口chéng rèn承认to relent and admitsōng kǒu松口dā ying答应to relent and agreezhōng yú终于sōng kǒu松口finally relentbù不kěn肯sōng kǒu松口unwilling to yieldsōng kǒu松口tán pàn谈判to relent in negotiationssōng kǒu松口shí jī时机the opportune moment to relentsōng kǒu松口tiáo jiàn条件conditions for yieldingsōng kǒu松口jù jué拒绝to relent on a refusalsōng kǒu松口chéng nuò承诺to relent and make a commitment