Writing
轻微 (qīng wēi) — how to say "slight" in Chinese
轻微
Slight, minor
adjective
Character composition
轻
light
微
tiny, subtle
Radicals / Keys
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Collocations
轻微损伤
qīng wēi sǔn shāng
minor damage
轻微感冒
qīng wēi gǎn mào
slight cold
Examples
他的伤势轻微，不需要住院。
His injury is minor, no hospitalization needed.
轻微的错误。
A minor mistake.
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Frequently asked questions
Slight meaning in Chinese
"slight" in Chinese is 轻微 (qīng wēi).
What does 轻微 mean in English?
轻微 (qīng wēi) means "Slight, minor".
How is 轻微 pronounced?
It is pronounced qīng wēi (written as qing wei, qingwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "slight" in Chinese characters?
It is written 轻微: 轻 has 9 strokes, 微 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 轻微?
轻微 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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