HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
轻 — light (weight)
- Reading
- qīng
- Meaning
- light (weight); gentle; soft
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
轻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is qīng and it means light (weight); gentle; soft. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
轻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 轻 (light, gentle), 年轻 (young) and 减轻 (lighten, alleviate).
Chinese words containing 轻
Frequently asked questions
What does 轻 mean in Chinese?
轻 means light (weight); gentle; soft in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 轻 read?
轻 is read qīng. Reading it inside real words — 轻 and 年轻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 轻 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 轻 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 轻 in a word?
A common word containing 轻 is 轻 (qīng) — "light, gentle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 轻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 轻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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