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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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