轻松 (qīngsōng) — relaxed / easy

轻松 (qīngsōng)

轻松 describes a state of being relaxed, at ease, or free from burden. It can describe a person's mood (feeling relaxed), an atmosphere (a relaxed setting), or a task (an easy, effortless job). It functions as an adjective and stative verb; 很轻松 (very relaxed / very easy) is especially common.

Meanings

1. [adjective] Relaxed; at ease; free from stress or pressure.
2. [adjective] Easy; effortless; not demanding.

Example Sentences

周末我喜欢做一些轻松的事情。 Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuān zuò yīxiē qīngsōng de shìqíng. On weekends I like to do relaxing things.

听完他的解释，我心情轻松多了。 Tīng wán tā de jiěshì, wǒ xīnqíng qīngsōng duō le. After hearing his explanation, I felt much more relaxed.

这个工作听起来很轻松。 Zhège gōngzuò tīng qǐlái hěn qīngsōng. This job sounds very easy.

你要放松一下，保持轻松的心态。 Nǐ yào fàngsōng yīxià, bǎochí qīngsōng de xīntài. You should unwind and keep a relaxed mindset.

Collocations

Memory Hook

轻 means "light" (not heavy) and 松 means "loose / relaxed" (think of a pine tree 松树 swaying freely). When something is 轻松, the load is light and nothing is tight — pure ease.