轻微

輕微

qīngwēi

adjective HSK 7-9 #7,316

Meanings

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

HSK 5

他只受了轻微的伤。

Tā zhǐ shòu le qīngwēi de shāng.

He only suffered minor injuries.

HSK 5

这个地区发生了轻微地震。

Zhège dìqū fāshēng le qīngwēi dìzhèn.

A mild earthquake occurred in this area.

HSK 6

症状很轻微，不用担心。

Zhèngzhuàng hěn qīngwēi, búyòng dānxīn.

The symptoms are very mild, no need to worry.

usage

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

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