Writing
轻型 (qīng xíng) — how to say "light" in Chinese
轻型
Light (type)
adjective
Character composition
轻
light
型
type, model
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Collocations
轻型材料
qīngxíng cáiliào
lightweight material
轻型飞机
qīngxíng fēijī
light aircraft
Examples
这种轻型材料很适合做飞机。
This light material is very suitable for making airplanes.
这是轻型车。
This is a light car.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "light" in Chinese?
"light" in Chinese is 轻型 (qīng xíng).
What does 轻型 mean in English?
轻型 (qīng xíng) means "Light (type)".
How is 轻型 pronounced?
It is pronounced qīng xíng (written as qing xing, qingxing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "light" in Chinese characters?
It is written 轻型: 轻 has 9 strokes, 型 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 轻型?
轻型 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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