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    Describing something as easy with 轻松 (qīngsōng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 轻松

    Explanation

    轻松 (qīngsōng) is an adjective meaning "relaxed," "easy," or "effortless." It can describe a carefree mood or a task that requires little effort. It is often contrasted with the difficulty of actually doing something, as in 说起来轻松 meaning "easy to say."

    Examples

    • 今天的考试很轻松，我半小时就做完了。

      Jīntiān de kǎoshì hěn qīngsōng, wǒ bàn xiǎoshí jiù zuò wán le.

      Today's exam was very easy; I finished it in half an hour.

    • 周末在家听听音乐，感觉特别轻松。

      Zhōumò zài jiā tīng tīng yīnyuè, gǎnjué tèbié qīngsōng.

      Listening to music at home on the weekend feels especially relaxing.

    • 你说起来轻松，做起来可没那么容易。

      Nǐ shuō qǐlái qīngsōng, zuò qǐlái kě méi nàme róngyì.

      It's easy for you to say, but it's not that easy to actually do.

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