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    Expressing 'to lighten' or 'to reduce' with 减轻 (jiǎnqīng)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Subject + 减轻 + Object

    Explanation

    减轻 (jiǎnqīng) means 'to lighten,' 'to reduce,' or 'to alleviate.' It combines 减 (to reduce) with 轻 (light). It is used for reducing burdens, penalties, or severity, as in 减轻罪名 meaning 'to reduce the charges.'

    Examples

    • 这个药可以减轻你的头痛。

      Zhège yào kěyǐ jiǎnqīng nǐ de tóutòng.

      This medicine can relieve your headache.

    • 公司请了新员工来减轻大家的工作压力。

      Gōngsī qǐng le xīn yuángōng lái jiǎnqīng dàjiā de gōngzuò yālì.

      The company hired new employees to lighten everyone's workload.

    • 多休息能减轻身体的疲劳感。

      Duō xiūxi néng jiǎnqīng shēntǐ de píláo gǎn.

      Getting more rest can reduce physical fatigue.

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