轻 qīng
“light; easy; gentle”
adjective, adverbial adjective, verbHSK 4 · 2021 list level 2Traditional 輕
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
轻 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 1587: 轻 qīng — Level 4; official annotation 4 (形). PDF page 119
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 轻
轻 describes something that is light in weight, the opposite of 重. It is an adjective, commonly used with 很/不/太 and before 的 + noun, as in 很轻的包. For “easy” or “relaxed,” don't use 轻 by itself; use 容易 or 轻松.
例句Example sentences
- 这个箱子很轻，一个人就能拿。zhè ge xiāng zǐ hěn qīng, yí gè rén jiù néng ná.This suitcase is very light; one person can carry it.
- 我的书包不重，很轻。wǒ de shū bāo bú zhòng, hěn qīng.My schoolbag isn't heavy; it's very light.
- 这件衣服又轻又舒服。zhè jiàn yī fu yòu qīng yòu shū fu.This piece of clothing is light and comfortable.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗这个考试很轻。
✓这个考试很容易。
轻 is for weight; for difficulty use 容易 (or 轻松 for a relaxed feeling).