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Definition
Adjective:
- Having little weight; not heavy: The primary meaning describes an object or substance that has low mass and is easy to lift or carry.
- Gentle; soft; low in intensity: Describes an action, force, or sensation that is mild, delicate, or not strong.
- Not serious or severe: Refers to a condition, punishment, illness, or mistake that is minor or not grave.
- Easy; not difficult or burdensome: Describes work, a task, or responsibility that requires little effort.
Adverb:
- Lightly; gently; softly: Describes the manner of performing an action with care or low force.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Chiếc túi này rất nhẹ. (This bag is very light.)
- Cô ấy nói bằng giọng nhẹ nhàng. (She spoke in a soft voice.)
- Anh ấy chỉ bị thương nhẹ. (He only suffered a minor injury.)
- Công việc văn phòng khá nhẹ nhàng. (Office work is quite easy.)
Adverb:
- Hãy đặt nó xuống nhẹ nhàng. (Put it down gently.)
- Đứa bé bước đi rất nhẹ. (The child walked very softly.)
Advanced Usage
"nhẹ dạ": gullible, easily persuaded or deceived.
- Cô ấy cảnh báo tôi đừng quá nhẹ dạ. (She warned me not to be too gullible.)
"nhẹ tay": to be gentle-handed; to handle something carefully or to give a light punishment.
- Giáo viên đã nhẹ tay với học sinh mới. (The teacher went easy on the new student.)
Variants and Related Words
Nhẹ nhàng (adj/adv): gentle, gentlely; often used to describe a soft manner, character, or movement.
- Âm nhạc nhẹ nhàng. (Gentle music.)
Nhẹ bỗng (adj): feeling light and carefree, often from relief.
- Sau khi nói ra sự thật, lòng tôi nhẹ bỗng. (After telling the truth, my heart felt light.)
Synonyms
- Light: having little weight.
- Gentle: mild or soft in action.
- Minor: of little importance or severity.
- Easy: requiring little effort.
Related Idioms
Nhẹ như lông hồng: as light as a feather.
- Chiếc áo choàng này nhẹ như lông hồng. (This cloak is as light as a feather.)
Nhẹ đầu óc: to have a clear/relieved mind; to feel unburdened.
- Giải quyết xong việc, tôi thấy nhẹ đầu óc hẳn. (After finishing the work, I felt my mind clear.)