Chinese

zhòng
Meaning: heavy; serious; important
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這箱書很重。
这箱书很重。
This box of books is very heavy.
真正的朋友重情重義。
True friends value friendship and righteousness.
他肩上的擔子越來越重了。
The burden on his shoulders is getting heavier and heavier.
這道菜的味道很重,可能不合你的口味。
The flavor of this dish is very strong; it might not suit your taste.
那座老舊的木橋因承受不住重壓而斷裂。
That old wooden bridge broke because it couldn't withstand the heavy pressure.

Usage Notes

Used for physical weight or metaphorical gravity.

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