轻 (qīng) - light (in weight) & gentle

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qīng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 车

器情

轻 · qīng

light (in weight);

gentle;

easy;

unimportant;

to belittle;

frivolous

light (in weight)gentleeasy

Usage highlights

lightyounglightly armedlight industrylight musiclight vehicle

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 重— heavy; important
  • 沉— heavy; sinking
  • 庄重— solemn; dignified

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This box is very light (这个箱子很轻).
  • She speaks with a gentle voice (轻声说话).
  • This task is easy (这个任务很轻).
  • He takes his responsibilities lightly (他看轻自己的责任).

Collocations

  • light (in weight)(轻)
  • young(年轻)
  • lightly armed(轻装)
  • light industry(轻工业)
  • light music(轻音乐)
  • light vehicle(轻型车)

Idioms

  • Easy to handle(轻而易举)
  • Turn grief into joy(转悲为喜)
  • Take the enemy lightly(轻敌)
  • Light-hearted and happy(轻松愉快)
  • Young and inexperiened(年轻气盛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, 'light' (轻) is often contrasted with 'heavy' (重), representing values like ease versus burden, or insignificance versus importance.
  • The character appears in concepts related to modernity and efficiency, such as 'light industry' (轻工业) versus 'heavy industry' (重工业).
  • In martial arts and military strategy, 'light' can describe agile movements or lightly equipped forces, valued for their speed and flexibility.

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