重

zhòng

HSK 5

#140 most

frequent character

heavy, serious

adjective

Example Sentences

这个箱子很重。

zhègè xiāngzǐ hěn zhòng 。

This box is very heavy.

这件事情很严重。

zhè jiàn shìqíng hěn yánzhòng 。

This matter is very serious.

他的负担太重了。

tāde fùdān tàizhòng le 。

His burden is too heavy.

Words with similar meanings

More commonly used to describe physical weight; can also imply a sense of density.

严重yánzhòng

Used more specifically in a context of severity or intensity, particularly in regards to situations or conditions.

Words Starting With 重

重要zhòng yào

important; significant; major

重点zhòng diǎn

emphasis; focal point; priority; key; with the emphasis on; focusing on

重视zhòng shì

to attach importance to sth; to value

重量zhòng liàng

重心zhòng xīn

center of gravity; central core; main part

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