Chinese word

轻便

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng biàn

Meaning

  • adjectiveportable

Example

这台相机又小又轻便，旅行时很好带。zhè tái xiàng jī yòu xiǎo yòu qīng biàn lǚ xíng shí hěn hǎo dài

This camera is small and portable, and it is easy to take on trips.

Illustration for 轻便 (portable)

More examples

这块手表很轻便，戴着一点也不累。zhè kuài shóu biǎo hěn qīng biàn dài zhe yì diǎn yě bú lèi

This watch is very light and not tiring to wear at all.

Core concept

An object that stays easy to take along because it is both small enough and light enough.

Common phrases

  • 轻便的手机qīng biàn de shǒu jī

    lightweight cellphone

  • 轻便的背包qīng biàn de bēi bāo

    lightweight backpack

  • 轻便的外套qīng biàn de wài tào

    lightweight jacket

Similar words

便携biàn xié: Designed to be carried easily and used wherever needed.
轻巧qīng qiǎo: Light in weight and easy to handle or move around.
小巧xiáo qiǎo: Small in size, compact in shape, and easy to take along.
轻薄qīng bó: Slim and light, with little bulk when carried or stored.

Definition in Chinese

用来表示物品尺寸或重量较小，便于随身携带或短时间移动。yòng lái biǎo shì wù pǐn chǐ cùn huò zhòng liàng jiào xiǎo biàn yú suí shēn xié dài huò duǎn shí jiān yí dòng

Word origin

The compound 轻便 (qīngbiàn, "light and convenient") joins the idea of low weight with the idea of convenience, so its meaning extends from being light to being easy to transport.

Usage tips

  • The word suits everyday descriptions of things used during travel or commuting, where comfort and mobility matter more than detailed technical specifications.

Other meanings

  • lightweightadjective

Opposites

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