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Expressing 'light' (weight or degree) with 轻 (qīng)
Structure
Subject + 轻
Explanation
The adjective 轻 (qīng) means 'light' in terms of weight or degree. It is the opposite of 重 (heavy) and can describe physical weight, severity, or intensity. It is commonly used in phrases like 轻的武器 (light weapons) or 伤势很轻 (the injury is minor).
Examples
这个箱子很轻，我一个人就能搬。
Zhè ge xiāngzi hěn qīng, wǒ yí gè rén jiù néng bān.
This box is very light; I can carry it by myself.
别担心，他的伤势很轻。
Bié dānxīn, tā de shāngshì hěn qīng.
Don't worry, his injuries are minor.
放轻脚步，宝宝刚睡着。
Fàng qīng jiǎobù, bǎobao gāng shuìzháo.
Tread lightly; the baby just fell asleep.
这个背包很轻，适合带出去旅行。
Zhè ge bēibāo hěn qīng, shìhé dài chūqù lǚxíng.
This backpack is very light; it's great for traveling.
这个箱子很轻，我一个人就能搬。
Zhè ge xiāngzi hěn qīng, wǒ yí gè rén jiù néng bān.
This box is very light; I can carry it by myself.
别担心，他的伤势很轻。
Bié dānxīn, tā de shāngshì hěn qīng.
Don't worry, his injuries are minor.
这个背包很轻，适合带出去旅行。
Zhè ge bēibāo hěn qīng, shìhé dài chūqù lǚxíng.
This backpack is very light; it's great for traveling.