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严重

嚴重

yán zhòng

HSK 4

grave, serious, severe, critical

adjective

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Example Sentences

他的病很严重。

tāde bìng hěn yánzhòng 。

His illness is very serious.

如果不注意，这个问题会变得更严重。

rúguǒ bùzhùyì ， zhègè wèntí huì biàndé gēng yánzhòng 。

If we don't pay attention, this problem will become more serious.

他在工作中遇到了严重的困难。

tāzài gōngzuò zhōng yùdào le yánzhòng de kùnnán 。

He encountered serious difficulties at work.

Words with similar meanings

严重的yánzhòngde

A more formal term indicating a high level of seriousness, often used in medical or critical contexts.

重大的zhòngdàde

Highlights the importance or seriousness of a situation, often with a sense of impact.

Words Starting With 严

strict; stringent; tight; rigorous

solemn; solemnity

"strict; tight (organization, surveillance etc)"

严寒yán hán

bitter cold; severe winter

Words Ending With 重

尊重zūn zhòng

esteem; respect; to honor; to value sth

举足轻重jǔ zú qīng zhòng

a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power; to play the decisive role

保重bǎo zhòng

take care of oneself

庄重zhuāng zhòng

grave; solemn; dignified

慎重shèn zhòng

cautious; careful; prudent

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严yán · strict, tight, severe, stern›重zhòng · heavy, serious