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Expressing 'lightly' or 'gently' with 轻 (qīng)
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轻 + Verb
Explanation
轻 (qīng) means 'light,' 'gentle,' or 'soft,' describing actions performed with minimal force or weight. It is commonly used to instruct someone to handle something carefully or do something gently.
Examples
请轻一点，宝宝在睡觉。
Qǐng qīng yìdiǎn, bǎobao zài shuìjiào.
Please be a little quieter, the baby is sleeping.
你拿这个杯子要轻，别摔了。
Nǐ ná zhège bēizi yào qīng, bié shuāi le.
Hold this cup gently, don't drop it.
关门的时候请轻一些。
Guān mén de shíhou qǐng qīng yīxiē.
Please close the door gently.