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Describing something as slight or minor with 轻微 (qīngwēi)
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轻微 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adjective 轻微 (qīngwēi) means "slight," "minor," or "mild," describing something of small degree or intensity. It is commonly used to describe injuries, damage, symptoms, or changes that are not serious. It typically modifies nouns with 的 or appears as a predicate.
Examples
这次地震造成的损失比较轻微，没有人员伤亡。
zhècì dìzhèn zàochéng de sǔnshī bǐjiào qīngwēi, méiyǒu rényuán shāngwáng.
The damage caused by this earthquake was relatively minor, with no casualties.
医生说他只是轻微感冒，多休息就好了。
yīshēng shuō tā zhǐshì qīngwēi gǎnmào, duō xiūxi jiù hǎo le.
The doctor said he just has a mild cold and will be fine with more rest.
车子只有轻微的划痕，不需要去修理。
chēzi zhǐyǒu qīngwēi de huáhén, bù xūyào qù xiūlǐ.
The car only has minor scratches and doesn't need to be repaired.