Writing
轻重 (qīng zhòng) — how to say "weight" in Chinese
轻重
Weight, severity
noun
Character composition
轻
light
重
heavy
Radicals / Keys
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
里
Village
#166 · lǐ · 7 strokes
Collocations
行李的轻重
xíngli de qīngzhòng
the weight of the luggage
Examples
他知道事情的轻重，所以没有着急。
He knows the severity of the matter, so he didn't rush.
这个问题很轻重。
This issue is very serious.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "weight" in Chinese?
"weight" in Chinese is 轻重 (qīng zhòng).
轻重 meaning in English
轻重 (qīng zhòng) means "Weight, severity".
How is 轻重 pronounced?
It is pronounced qīng zhòng (written as qing zhong, qingzhong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "weight" in Chinese characters?
It is written 轻重: 轻 has 9 strokes, 重 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 轻重?
轻重 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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