轻微
qīng wēi
slight
In Mandarin Chinese, the word '轻微' (qīng wēi) is used to refer to something that is minor, small or slight. It can be used in many different contexts, such as describing a slight change, a slight smile, or a slight error. It can be used similarly to the way 'slight' is used in English.
Example sentences using: 轻微
我的伤口有轻微的痛感。
wǒ de shāng kǒu yǒu qīng wēi de tòng gǎn
My wound has a slight pain.
In this sentence, 轻微 is used to describe the level or intensity of the pain felt from the wound, suggesting it is not severe.
他有轻微的头痛。
tā yǒu qīng wēi de tóu tòng
He has a slight headache.
The term 轻微 is modifying 头痛 (headache), indicating the headache is not severe.
她轻微地笑了。
tā qīng wēi de xiào le
She smiled slightly.
Here, 轻微 is used as an adverb to modify the verb笑 (smile), suggesting that her smile is faint and not very noticeable.
移动电话场强在这里非常轻微。
yí dòng diàn huà chǎng qiáng zài zhè lǐ fēi cháng qīng wēi
The mobile phone signal strength is very weak here.
The term 轻微 is used to reflect the intensity of the mobile phone signal, implying that the signal is not strong.
这种疾病初期只有轻微的症状。
zhè zhǒng jí bìng chū qí zhǐ yǒu qīng wēi de zhēng zhuàng
In the early stages of this disease, there are only mild symptoms.
In this context, 轻微 describes the severity of the symptoms in the early stages of the disease.
今天我觉得有点轻微的不适。
jīn tiān wǒ jué de yǒu diǎn qīng wēi de bù shì
I feel a little uncomfortable today.
轻微 is used here to express that the level of discomfort is not significant.
她在轻微的咳嗽。
tā zài qīng wēi de ké sòu
She is coughing slightly.
In this sentence, 轻微 modifies 咳嗽 (cough), indicating the coughing is not harsh.
这种药物的副作用很轻微。
zhè zhǒng yào wù de fù zuò yòng hěn qīng wēi
The side effects of this medication are very mild.
In this context, 轻微 measures the impact of the side effects caused by the medication, indicating that they are not severe.
质量上的问题很轻微。
zhì liàng shàng de wèn tí hěn qīng wēi
The quality problem is very minor.
Here 轻微 modifies 问题 (problem), suggesting the quality issue is minor.
她只有轻微的行动不便。
tā zhǐ yǒu qīng wēi de xíng dòng bù biàn
She only has a slight inconvenience in her actions.
In this context, 轻微 describes the level of inconvenience the person is experiencing.