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减轻

jiǎn qīng

HSK 4

Meaning

  • to lighten
  • to ease
  • to alleviate

Definition

减少重量、负担或程度。

To reduce weight, burden, or degree.

Usage

用于描述降低某种负担、压力、程度或严重性。

Used to describe reducing a burden, pressure, degree, or severity.

Examples

  • 1 通过锻炼可以减轻体重。 (You can reduce weight through exercise.)
  • 2 政府采取措施减轻企业的税负。 (The government takes measures to reduce the tax burden on enterprises.)
  • 3 吃药可以减轻头痛的症状。 (Taking medicine can relieve the symptoms of headache.)
  • 4 新政策有助于减轻学生的学业压力。 (The new policy helps to alleviate students' academic pressure.)
  • 5 捐款可以减轻受灾地区的困难。 (Donations can alleviate the difficulties in the disaster-stricken areas.)
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