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March 24, 2026
轻微(輕微)qīngwēi(qing1wei1)
轻微 (qīngwēi) refers to something that is slight, minor, or not severe. It is commonly used to describe small degrees of intensity, such as pain, damage, or changes, indicating that they are not serious or significant.
Frequency#7316DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine, the concept of 轻微 often appears when discussing symptoms or conditions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing even slight ailments before they develop into more significant issues.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 轻 (qīng) with its radical representing something light or lightness, like a feather. 微 (wēi) suggests something minuscule, like a tiny dot. Together, you can imagine a tiny feather that is so light, it barely registers—this helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 轻微
qīngwēi(qing1wei1)
1slight
2light
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About 轻微
轻微Simplified
輕微Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 轻微
Quick Contrast
轻微 (slight) vs 轻松 (easy) — use 轻微 when describing minor intensity, not general ease.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 轻 (qīng) with its radical representing something light or lightness, like a feather. 微 (wēi) suggests something minuscule, like a tiny dot. Together, you can imagine a tiny feather that is so light, it barely registers—this helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Use 轻微 in both formal and informal contexts to describe minor issues. A common mistake is to confuse it with 轻松 (qīngsōng), which means relaxed or easy; ensure you use 轻微 when specifically referring to slight or minor conditions.
HSK Study Tips
As a word that conveys nuance, 轻微 may not be present in HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects well with other HSK words like 轻 (light) and 严重 (serious). Focus on using it in contexts where you describe degrees of severity.
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine, the concept of 轻微 often appears when discussing symptoms or conditions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing even slight ailments before they develop into more significant issues.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 轻微 in contexts requiring a stronger term, such as saying 轻微的痛苦 (slight suffering) when they mean 严重的痛苦 (severe suffering). Ensure you match the intensity of your adjectives with the situation.
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Cultural Notes for 轻微
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese medicine, the concept of 轻微 often appears when discussing symptoms or conditions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing even slight ailments before they develop into more significant issues.
Frequently Asked Questions about 轻微
Yes, you can describe slight emotions or feelings, like 轻微的失望 (slight disappointment).
It is used in both spoken and written contexts, but may appear more in formal writing or discussions.
The opposite of 轻微 is 严重 (yánzhòng), meaning serious or severe.
