English–Chinese
“slight” in Chinese
How to say “slight” in Chinese
“Slight” in Chinese is 轻微 (qīng wēi).
A low level of a symptom, effect, or difference that is present but barely changes the larger situation.
Example sentences with 轻微
检测结果显示只有轻微的误差，不影响结论。jiǎn cè jié guó xiǎn shì zhí yǒu qīng wēi de wù chā bù yíng xiǎng jié lùn
The test results show only a minor error, which does not affect the conclusion.
Tips for using 轻微
- In everyday conversation, this adjective often sounds measured or report-like, especially with symptoms, while casual speech more often uses a fuller phrase about how something feels.
Other Chinese words for “slight”
我们之间有细微的误会。wǒ men zhī jiān yǒu xì wēi de wù huì
There is a slight misunderstanding between us.