轻 Stroke Order — How to Write 轻
轻 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 车, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
轻 Radical and Character Components
轻 is a phono-semantic compound: 车 (cart) carries the meaning, while 工 indicates the sound.
Radical: 车 + 5 more strokes
轻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qīng
Meanings of 轻 in Chinese
1
qīng轻
Refers to something light in weight, opposite of 'heavy'. It can also describe something as easy, gentle, or of little importance, as in 'lighter than a goose feather' (insignificant) or 'light and convenient'.
这款背包非常轻便，适合旅行。
This backpack is very light and convenient, suitable for travel.
Shallow in degree or small in quantity; light, not burdensome.
这份工作很轻，没有什么压力。
This job is quite light, without much pressure.
To act with little force or effort; gently, lightly, understatedly.
她轻描淡写地描述了当时的场景。
She understated the scene at that time.
Light (in weight); lightly equipped or loaded, simple and agile.
他们选择了轻装出行，以便更快地抵达目的地。
They chose to travel light, so they could reach their destination faster.
To regard as easy or unimportant; to treat lightly, to disdain.
不要轻易轻视任何人的努力。
Do not easily underestimate anyone's efforts.
Frivolous, impertinent, indiscreet; lacking seriousness or appropriate caution.
你不该如此轻率地做出决定。
You shouldn't make decisions so hastily.
Common Words and Phrases with 轻
1
light and convenient; portable
这款背包设计得很轻便，登山时使用非常方便
This backpack is designed to be very light and convenient, making it very practical for hiking.
2
Frivolous and flippant in conduct, often implying philandering or disrespect.
他的言语总是有些轻薄，让人觉得不够稳重。
His words are always a bit frivolous, making people feel he lacks seriousness.
3
regard money lightly
他为人慷慨，轻财重义，因此结交了许多真诚的朋友。
He is generous and values righteousness over wealth, thus making many sincere friends.
4
To travel light with minimal luggage and few attendants, often referring to officials or royalty on an unassuming or discreet journey.
为了避免引起轰动，著名导演在采风时总是选择轻车简从，不带多余的随行人员。
To avoid causing a stir, the famous director always chooses to travel lightly with a simple retinue when gathering material for inspiration.
5
To do something with great ease and familiarity, as if driving a light carriage on a well-known road.
他在这项工作中积累了丰富的经验，所以做起来早已轻车熟路，效率很高。
He has accumulated rich experience in this job, so he already knows the ropes and works with high efficiency.
6
Mild, light, not strong or intense; faint or slight.
早餐通常吃些清粥小菜，味道都比较轻淡。
Breakfast usually consists of plain congee and small dishes, all with a relatively light flavor.
7
To underestimate an opponent or enemy, often leading to a lack of seriousness and potential failure.
比赛前，教练告诫队员们不要轻敌，要全力以赴。
Before the game, the coach warned the players not to underestimate their opponents and to give their best effort.
8
Light in degree or intensity; mild.
这座城市今天经历了轻度空气污染。
This city experienced slight air pollution today.
9
Easy to do or accomplish without much effort.
对于他这样经验丰富的专业人士来说，完成这项任务简直是轻而易举
For an experienced professional like him, completing this task is simply effortless.
10
a light breeze
傍晚时分，公园里吹来一阵轻风，带来一丝凉意。
In the evening, a gentle breeze wafted through the park, bringing a touch of coolness.
11
Subtle sarcasm or gentle mockery.
他对朋友的新发型进行了轻讽，说它看起来像是被风暴洗礼过一样。
He subtly mocked his friend's new hairstyle, saying it looked like it had been through a storm.
12
to gently brush or flick
微风轻拂着湖面，泛起阵阵涟漪
The breeze gently brushed the lake's surface, causing ripples.
13
Giddy, frivolous, or flippant; not serious or modest in manner or speech.
她轻浮的举止让一些人觉得她不够认真。
Her frivolous demeanor made some people feel she wasn't serious enough.
14
To treat lightly; to disregard or neglect; to be careless.
他轻忽了老师的提醒，结果在考试中犯了错。
He neglected the teacher's reminder, resulting in mistakes on the exam.
15
light and gentle; slow and relaxed
音乐轻缓地流淌，让人感到放松
The music flowed gently and slowly, making people feel relaxed.
More words with 轻
- jiǎn减qīng轻Relieve, Lessen
- qīng轻fǔ抚gently stroke, caress
- qīng轻qīng轻Lightly, Softly
- qīng轻róu柔Gentle, Soft
- qīng轻shēng声soft voice, neutral tone
- qīng轻wēi微slight, minor
- qīng轻yì易easily, lightly
- qīng轻yíng盈light, graceful
- qīng轻kuài快light, brisk
- qīng轻shā纱Light gauze, Veil
- qīng轻xìn信to believe easily, to be credulous
- qīng轻diǎn点Gently, Lightly
- qīng轻jī击tap, pat
- qīng轻miè蔑Contempt, Disdain
- qīng轻ruǎn软light and soft, fluffy
- qīng轻shāng伤minor injury, slight injury
- qīng轻shì视disdain, scorn
- qīng轻xíng型light-duty, light
- qīng轻yáo摇gently rock, gently sway
- qīng轻zhì质lightweight, light
Idioms with 轻
- qīng轻cái财hào好shī施generous with wealth, fond of giving
- qīng轻cái财zhòng重yì义value righteousness over wealth
- qīng轻gē歌màn曼wǔ舞light songs and graceful dances
- qīng轻gē歌màn慢wǔ舞light singing and slow dancing
- qīng轻jǔ举wàng妄dòng动act rashly without careful consideration
- qīng轻kǒu口bó薄shé舌speak carelessly or flippantly
- qīng轻làng浪fú浮bó薄frivolous, flighty, and immodest
- qīng轻lǜ虑qiǎn浅móu谋superficial thought and shallow planning
- qīng轻miáo描dàn淡xiě写touch on lightly
- qīng轻nuò诺guǎ寡xìn信make promises lightly, keep few
- qīng轻qīng轻kuài快kuài快light and cheerful
- qīng轻qīng轻qiǎo巧qiǎo巧light, agile, and effortless
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Open the tool →Questions about 轻
What does 轻 mean in Chinese?
轻 (qīng) means “Light (in weight)” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 轻?
轻 is pronounced qīng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 轻 have?
轻 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 轻?
轻 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 车. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 轻?
The radical of 轻 is 车, and 轻 is a phono-semantic compound.
