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“easily” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng yì

Example

他很轻易就放弃了。tā hěn qīng yì jiù fàng qì le

He gave up very easily.

Illustration for 轻易 (easily)

How to say “easily” in Chinese

“Easily” in Chinese is 轻易 (qīng yì).

An action carries little effort or deliberation, so it goes through almost casually.

Full entry for 轻易: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 轻易

不要轻易相信网络上的消息。bú yào qīng yì xiāng xìn wǎng luò shàng de xiāo xī

Do not easily believe information on the internet.

Tips for using 轻易

  • The negative form 不轻易 (bù qīngyì, "not readily") often describes someone who does not give something up or make a decision quickly, highlighting restraint rather than haste.

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