轻微

輕微

qīngwēi

adjective HSK 7-9 #7,316

Meanings

1 slight; mild; minor

Characters

Light + tiny — both characters reinforce the idea of something minor or slight.

Examples

他只受了轻微的伤。

Tā zhǐ shòu le qīngwēi de shāng.

He only suffered minor injuries.

这个地区发生了轻微地震。

Zhège dìqū fāshēng le qīngwēi dìzhèn.

A mild earthquake occurred in this area.

症状很轻微，不用担心。

Zhèngzhuàng hěn qīngwēi, bùyòng dānxīn.

The symptoms are very mild, no need to worry.

Tips

usage

轻微 is used for injuries, symptoms, damage, and earthquakes. For emotions or attitudes, use 轻 (qīng) alone or 稍微 (shāowēi, 'slightly'). Opposite: 严重 (yánzhòng, 'severe').

Stroke Order

轻 qīng

微 wēi