放心

放心 means 'to be at ease' or 'to rest assured.' It conveys a sense of security, confidence, or peace of mind, often used to reassure someone that everything is under control.

The character 放 (fàng) means 'to put down' or 'to release,' while 心 (xīn) means 'heart' or 'mind.' Together, they literally mean 'to put down the heart,' symbolizing the act of calming one's mind or letting go of worry.

放心 is commonly used in daily conversations to comfort others, such as when promising to take care of something. It reflects the cultural value of harmony and trust in Chinese society, often appearing in phrases like 放心吧 (rest assured) or 放心好了 (it's okay now).