Chinese

chénzhòng
Meaning: heavy; serious
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

沉
重

Example sentences

This box is very heavy.
這筆醫療費用對那個家庭來說是沉重的負擔。
这笔医疗费用对那个家庭来说是沉重的负担。
This medical expense is a heavy burden for that family.
他為此付出了沉重的代價。
他为此付出了沉重的代价。
He paid a heavy price for this.
學生們每天都要帶著沉重的教科書去上學。
学生们每天都要带著沉重的教科书去上学。
Students have to carry heavy textbooks to school every day.
他終於卸下了沉重的責任。
他终于卸下了沉重的责任。
He finally laid down the heavy responsibility.
他在健身房舉起沉重的槓鈴。
他在健身房举起沉重的杠铃。
He lifted the heavy barbell at the gym.
他背著沉重的揹包,獨自一人在山林間健行。
他背著沉重的揹包,独自一人在山林间健行。
Carrying a heavy backpack, he hiked alone through the mountains and forests.
他揹着沉重的背包。
He is carrying a heavy backpack on his back.

Usage Notes

Used for physical weight or abstract burdens (mood, responsibility).

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