轻易 (qīng yì) — (adverb) easily, without difficulty; (adverb) rashly, lightly, casually (often in negative constructions)
Definition
Often appears in negatives (不轻易 / 别轻易) to mean 'not easily' or 'not rashly'. Compared to 胡乱, it focuses on the consequence of carelessness rather than chaotic action.
adverb
easilywithout difficultyrashlylightlycasually (often in negative constructions)
Examples
- 轻易。Tā qīng yì dì jiě jué le zhè ge nán tí.He solved this difficult problem easily.
- 轻易。Bú yào qīng yì dā ying bié rén de yāo qiú.Don't rashly agree to other people's requests.
- 轻易，。Zhè jiàn shì bù qīng yì, nǐ yào rèn zhēn duì dài.This matter is not simple; you need to take it seriously.
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