轻 (qīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 轻 (qīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 轻 (qīng) means "Light; easy; gentle". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 轻 stroke by stroke?

轻 has 9 strokes. The radical is 车. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 轻 and 斩?

轻 (qīng) and 斩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 轻?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 车. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 轻?

Common words containing 轻 include: 轻 (qīng) — Light; easy; gentle; 年轻 (nián qīng) — Young; 轻松 (qīng sōng) — Relaxed; easy.

How to Write 轻

The character 轻 (qīng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

轻 is pronounced qīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Light; easy; gentle.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 轻 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 轻

轻 qīng

Light; easy; gentle

年轻 nián qīng

Young

轻松 qīng sōng

Relaxed; easy

Example Sentences

这个书包很轻。

zhè ge shū bāo hěn qīng

This schoolbag is very light.

他看起来很年轻。

tā kàn qǐ lái hěn nián qīng

He looks very young.

考试后我很轻松。

kǎo shì hòu wǒ hěn qīng sōng

I felt very relaxed after the exam.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

轩 xuān

Practice Writing 轻 (qīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轻

What does 轻 (qīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 轻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 轻 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 轻?

What common words use 轻?

How to Write 轻 (qīng)