轻
輕qīng
HSK 4
#460 most
frequent character
light, easy, gentle, soft, reckless
adjective
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
轻 pairs 车 'chariot' with 𢀖 jīng, which supplies the sound. It first named a light chariot not meant for hauling. From that it grew to mean 'light' in weight or other qualities, and then 'unimportant'.
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Example Sentences
这件衣服很轻。
zhè jiàn yīfú hěn qīng 。
This piece of clothing is very light.
他的工作轻松得多。
tāde gōngzuò qīngsōng dé duō 。
His job is much easier.
这个问题很轻微。
zhègè wèntí hěn qīngwēi 。
This problem is very minor.
Words with similar meanings
轻松qīngsōng
easy
Indicates a relaxed or effortless condition, often used in the context of tasks or work.
柔和róuhé
gentle
Describes a soft or mild quality, often used in contexts relating to feelings or sounds.
细小xìxiǎo
small
Refers to something that is diminutive or minor in scale, emphasizing its size or importance.
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