Chinese word

轻

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng

Meaning

  • adjectivelight

Example

她的包很轻。tā de bāo hěn qīng

Her bag is very light.

Illustration for 轻 (light)

More examples

这箱子比我想的要轻。zhè xiāng zi bǐ wǒ xiǎng de yào qīng

This box is lighter than I expected.

Core concept

A small burden or force that is easy to bear, carry, or feel, and so has little effect.

Common phrases

  • 很轻hěn qīng

    very light

  • 轻一点儿qīng yì diǎnr

    slightly lighter

Similar words

轻松qīng sōng: Feeling easy because there is little strain, pressure, or tension.
轻便qīng biàn: Easy to carry because it is light and not bulky.
轻微qīng wēi: Very small in amount or degree, with little effect.

Definition in Chinese

重量小，易于搬动或携带，也可表示某事或某种感觉的程度较小或影响不大。zhòng liàng xiǎo yì yú bān dòng huò xié dài yě kě biǎo shì mǒu shì huò móu zhǒng gǎn jué de chéng dù jiào xiǎo huò yíng xiǎng bú dà

Word origin

The earliest sense connected a vehicle with easy movement, and the word later extended from easy movement to small weight and then to small degree or gentle effect.

Usage tips

  • For physical weight, it contrasts with heavy; in actions or effects, it describes a smaller degree, such as a soft step or a minor impact.

Other meanings

  • slightadjective
  • gentleadjective

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