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轻易 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
轻易qīngyìeasilyHSK 5, a, rank #3714, Medium
轻易qīngyìlightlyHSK 5, a, rank #3714, Medium
轻易qīngyìrashlyHSK 5, a, rank #3714, Medium
qīngyì(qing1yi4) T1
  1. 1easily
  2. 2lightly
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March 24, 2026
轻易(輕易)qīngyì(qing1yi4)

轻易 (qīngyì) refers to doing something easily or without much effort, often implying a sense of rashness or carelessness. It is commonly used in contexts where actions are taken lightly, suggesting that one should be cautious about not underestimating the difficulty or consequences of those actions.

Frequency#3714DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, taking things lightly or rashly can be frowned upon, especially in decision-making contexts. The emphasis on careful consideration in actions reflects the value placed on wisdom and prudence in personal and professional life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a light feather (轻) floating easily (易) through the air. The feather represents something done lightly, and 'qing' sounds like 'king,' who might make easy decisions without much thought, leading to rash outcomes.

Meanings of 轻易

qīngyì(qing1yi4)
1easily
2lightly
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About 轻易

轻易Simplified
輕易Traditional
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#3714Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 轻易

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容易 (róngyì) - use 轻易 when emphasizing carelessness or rashness in the action, while 容易 focuses solely on the ease of the action.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a light feather (轻) floating easily (易) through the air. The feather represents something done lightly, and 'qing' sounds like 'king,' who might make easy decisions without much thought, leading to rash outcomes.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 轻易 with 轻松 (qīngsōng), which means 'relaxed' or 'easy-going.' 轻易 often carries a negative connotation of being too hasty or careless. Common phrases include '轻易相信' (believe easily) and '轻易做决定' (make decisions rashly).

HSK Study Tips

As a level 5 word, 轻易 connects with other HSK 5 vocabulary related to emotions and decision-making. Focus on using it when discussing actions taken without sufficient thought or caution, which is a common theme in this level.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, taking things lightly or rashly can be frowned upon, especially in decision-making contexts. The emphasis on careful consideration in actions reflects the value placed on wisdom and prudence in personal and professional life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 轻易 with 轻松. For example, saying '这个工作很轻易' (This job is very easy) is incorrect if implying it’s done lightly without effort; the correct phrase should emphasize effort, like '这个工作不轻松' (This job is not easy).

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Component Characters

轻qīnglight
HSK 49 strokes车
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易yìeasy
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Grammar Patterns of 轻易

轻易 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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如果公平较量，他也许能将我们所有人都____打败。

He might be able to lick us all in a fair fight.

Example Sentences for 轻易 (10)

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如果公平较量，他也许能将我们所有人都轻易打败。

rú guǒ gōng píng jiào liáng， ， tā yě xǔ néng jiāng wǒ mén suǒ yǒu rén dū qīng yì dǎ。

He might be able to lick us all in a fair fight.
2
小心谨慎的人是不会轻易冒险的。

xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn de rén shì bù huì qīng yì mào xiǎn de。

Prudent people are not going to take a leap in the dark.
3
她本可以轻易地证实自己纯真善良的品性。

tā běn kě yǐ qīng yì dì zhèng shí zì jǐ chún zhēn shàn liáng de pǐn xìng。

She could have established her own innocence and virtue easily enough.
4
查林顿先生果然不出所料, 轻易租出了房子.

chá lín dùn xiān shēng guǒ rán bù chū suǒ liào, , qīng yì zū chū le fáng.

As he had foreseen , Mr Charrington had made no difficulty about letting the room.
5
你确实不能那样轻易地把他排除在外.

nǐ què shí bù néng nà yàng qīng yì dì bǎ tā pái chú zài wài.

You really can't shut him out so easily.
6
这些气垫船行驶速度最高可达35节，能够轻易地超过大多数船只。

zhè xiē qì diàn chuán háng shǐ sù dù zuì gāo kě dá35 35， jié ， néng gòu qīng yì dì chāo guò dà duō shù。

Travelling at speeds of up to thirty five knots, these hovercraft can easily outpace most boats.
7
威尔逊先生绝不会轻易借钱给别人。

wēi ěr xùn xiān shēng jué bù huì qīng yì jiè qián gěi bié rén。

Mr Wilson is no soft touch.
8
他们让另一支球队轻易地赢得了这场比赛.

tā mén ràng lìng yī zhī qiú duì qīng yì dì yíng dé le zhè cháng bǐ sài.

They just handed the game to the other team on a plate.
9
对方队很弱,我们轻易取胜.

duì fāng duì hěn ruò, , wǒ mén qīng yì qǔ.

The other team was helpless and we had a real field day.
10
勿轻易许诺(以免后悔).

wù qīng yì xǔ nuò( ( yǐ miǎn hòu).

Don't make rash promises, ie ones you may regret.

Cultural Notes for 轻易

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, taking things lightly or rashly can be frowned upon, especially in decision-making contexts. The emphasis on careful consideration in actions reflects the value placed on wisdom and prudence in personal and professional life.

Frequently Asked Questions about 轻易

Generally, 轻易 has a negative connotation, suggesting carelessness, so it is rarely used positively.