轻松

qīng sōng

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. light
2. gentle
3. relaxed
4. effortless
5. uncomplicated
6. to relax
7. to take things less seriously

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 紧张 jǐn zhāng 紧张 jǐn zhāng nervous 紧张 means nervous or tense, opposite of relaxed.: nervous

Related words

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• 放松 fàng sōng 放松 fàng sōng to relax; to slacken; to loosen Both relate to reducing stress or tension, but 放松 is a verb and 轻松 is an adjective.: to relax; to slacken; to loosen

Synonyms

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• 轻快 qīng kuài 轻快 qīng kuài light and quick Both mean light and brisk, but 轻快 often describes movement or music.: light and quick
• 自在 zì zai 自在 zì zai comfortable; at ease Both mean at ease, but 自在 emphasizes comfort and freedom.: comfortable; at ease

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 感觉 (gǎnjué) as in 感觉轻松 (feel relaxed).

Common mistakes

轻松 is an adjective, not a verb. To say 'relax', use the verb 放松 (fàngsōng).

Child Words of 轻松

• 松 松 sōng: pine
• 轻 轻 qīng: light