轻

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 行李很轻。▶ —
   Luggage is light.
2. 请轻一点。▶ —
   A bit gentler.

Collocations

Mnemonic

轻 qīng "light (in weight)" — traditional 輕. Antonym 重 zhòng. Left radical 车 (vehicle) — originally "light cart". Compounds: 减轻 (lighten), 年轻 (young). Cognate of Japanese 軽い karui.

Quick check

1. Meaning of 减轻?

   • to lighten / reduce
   • carry lightly
   • weakness
   • small amount