减轻 (jiǎn qīng) — to reduce, to alleviate (burden, pain, pressure, etc.)
Definition
Use 减轻 for reducing the weight or intensity of a burden, pain, or pressure. 减少 just means 'reduce' a quantity; 缓解 focuses on relieving pain or tension.
verb
to reduceto alleviate (burden, pain, pressure, etc.)
Examples
- 减轻。Zhè zhǒng xīn fāng fǎ kě yǐ jiǎn qīng wǒ men de gōng zuò fù dān.This new method can lighten our work burden.
- 减轻。Fàn hòu sàn bù néng jiǎn qīng wèi bù bú shì.Taking a walk after meals can ease stomach discomfort.
- 减轻。Duō hé péng you liáo tiān yǒu shí kě yǐ jiǎn qīng xīn lǐ de fán nǎo.Chatting with friends more often can sometimes alleviate inner worries.
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