Chinese word

轻松

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng sōng

Meaning

  • adjectiveeasy

Example

这份工作很轻松，不用加班。zhè fèn gōng zuò hěn qīng sōng bú yòng jiā bān

This job is easy and does not require overtime.

Illustration for 轻松 (easy)

More examples

运动后我感到很轻松。yùn dòng hòu wǒ gǎn dào hěn qīng sōng

I feel very relaxed after exercising.

Core concept

A light load leaves the body and mind with room to breathe.

Common phrases

  • 轻松的生活qīng sōng de shēng huó

    an easy life

  • 心情很轻松xīn qíng hěn qīng sōng

    feel relaxed

  • 显得轻松xiǎn de qīng sōng

    seem relaxed

Similar words

容易róng yì: Describes something that can be done with little difficulty or effort.
简单jiǎn dān: Describes something uncomplicated in structure or steps, making it easy to understand or handle.
放松fàng sōng: Describes a calm state after tension or worry has eased.
舒服shū fú: Describes a pleasant physical or emotional state that feels comfortable.

Definition in Chinese

感到不紧张、不费力，身心自在；也可形容事情或工作容易完成。gǎn dào bù jǐn zhāng bú fèi lì shēn xīn zì zài yě kě xíng róng shì qíng huò gōng zuò róng yì wán chéng

Word origin

轻松 (qīngsōng, "easy") combines 轻 (qīng, "light") + 松 (sōng, "loose"), creating the image of pressure becoming lighter and tension becoming looser.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often reserve "easy" for tasks, but Chinese uses this adjective for a person's low-pressure state as well as for work that needs little effort.

Other meanings

  • carefreeadjective
  • relaxedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 轻松感qīng sōng gǎnfeeling of easenoun
  • 轻松自在qīng sōng zì zàicarefree and at easeidiom

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