严重

嚴重
yán zhòng
HSK 4
grave, serious, severe, critical
adjective

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.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

严重的yánzhòngde
grave
A more formal term indicating a high level of seriousness, often used in medical or critical contexts.
重大的zhòngdàde
significant
Highlights the importance or seriousness of a situation, often with a sense of impact.

Words Starting With 严

严格yán gé
strict; stringent; tight; rigorous
严肃yán sù
solemn; solemnity
严厉yán lì
severe; strict
严密yán mì
"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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