COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 轻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 车 (cart) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 轻 (qīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qīng
轻
light
Common words
nián qīng
年轻
young
jiǎn qīng
减轻
to lighten; to ease; to alleviate
qīng sōng
轻松
light; gentle; relaxed; effortless
qīng yì
轻易
easy; simple; rashly; offhandedly
qīng zhòng
轻重
severity (of the case); degree of seriousness; whether sth is slight or serious
qīng miè
轻蔑
scornful; disdainful; contemptuous; pejorative; disdain; contempt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
轻
轻
轻
轻
轻
轻
轻
轻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 轻
Say “qīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 轻
Common words and phrases
nián qīng
young
jiǎn qīng
to lighten; to ease; to alleviate
qīng sōng
light; gentle; relaxed; effortless
qīng yì
easy; simple; rashly; offhandedly
qīng zhòng
severity (of the case); degree of seriousness; whether sth is slight or serious
qīng miè
scornful; disdainful; contemptuous; pejorative; disdain; contempt
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“轻”。
Zhège zì shì “qīng”.
This character is “轻”.
我正在学习“轻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qīng” zì.
I am learning the character “轻”.
请写一遍“轻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qīng”.
Please write “轻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 轻?
轻 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 轻 (qīng) mean?
轻 (qīng) means light.
What is the radical of 轻?
The radical of 轻 is 车, associated with Not yet classified.