Chinese
jiǎnqīng
Meaning: to lighten; to ease; to reduce
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

減輕
減
輕
减轻
减
轻

Example sentences

Regular exercise can help reduce work stress.
政府計劃拓寬這條馬路以減輕交通壓力。
政府计划拓宽这条马路以减轻交通压力。
The government plans to widen this road to alleviate traffic pressure.
這種藥能減輕疼痛。
这种药能减轻疼痛。
This medicine can alleviate pain.
許多大學生通過勤工儉學來減輕家庭的經濟負擔。
许多大学生通过勤工俭学来减轻家庭的经济负担。
Many university students reduce their family's financial burden through work-study programs.
他再三向法官求情,希望減輕處罰。
他再三向法官求情,希望减轻处罚。
He repeatedly pleaded with the judge, hoping to reduce the punishment.
這項新政策將會減輕廣大納稅人的負擔。
这项新政策将会减轻广大纳税人的负担。
This new policy will reduce the burden on the broad mass of taxpayers.
水庫正在泄洪以減輕壓力。
水库正在泄洪以减轻压力。
The reservoir is currently discharging floodwaters to relieve pressure.

Usage Notes

Used when referring to making a burden, pain, or pressure less heavy or intense.

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