to reduce; to lighten; to alleviate
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to reduce; to lighten; to decrease
Used for abstract burdens (work, stress, taxes) and physical weight.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
chū出
tái台
zhèng政
cè策
jiǎn减
qīng轻
qǐ企
yè业
de的
shuì税
wù务
fù负
dān担
。
The government introduced policies to reduce the tax burden on enterprises.
Zhè这
ge个
xīn新
shū书
bāo包
cǎi采
yòng用
le了
qīng轻
zhì质
cái材
liào料
，
dà大
dà大
jiǎn减
qīng轻
le了
zhòng重
liàng量
。
This new backpack uses lightweight materials, greatly reducing its weight.
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Duō多
chī吃
shū蔬
cài菜
shuǐ水
guǒ果
kě可
yǐ以
jiǎn减
qīng轻
biàn便
mì秘
de的
zhèng症
zhuàng状
。
Eating more vegetables and fruits can alleviate symptoms of constipation.
Fú服
xià下
zhè这
jì剂
yào药
hòu后
，
bìng病
rén人
de的
téng疼
tòng痛
jiǎn减
qīng轻
le了
。
After taking this dose of medicine, the patient's pain decreased.