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Expressing 'gently' with 轻轻 (qīngqīng)
Degree & Intensity
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Structure
轻轻 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 轻轻 (qīngqīng) means "gently," "lightly," or "softly," describing an action done with minimal force or intensity. It is a reduplication of 轻 that intensifies the sense of gentleness. It is commonly placed before a verb.
Examples
她轻轻地关上了门，怕吵醒孩子。
tā qīngqīng de guānshàng le mén, pà chǎoxǐng háizi.
She gently closed the door, afraid of waking the child.
他轻轻拍了拍我的肩膀，示意我别担心。
tā qīngqīng pāi le pāi wǒ de jiānbǎng, shìyì wǒ bié dānxīn.
He gently patted my shoulder, signaling me not to worry.
风轻轻吹过，树叶沙沙作响。
fēng qīngqīng chuī guò, shùyè shāshā zuòxiǎng.
The wind blew gently, and the leaves rustled.