郑重其事 (zhèng zhòng qí shì) — seriously, earnestly, with solemnity
Definition
A formal idiom meaning 'with great seriousness and solemnity,' stronger than plain 认真. Used for important, weighty actions like announcements or promises — not casual tasks.
idiom
seriouslyearnestlywith solemnity
Examples
- 郑重其事，。Tā zhèng zhòng qí shì dì duì wǒ shuō, zhè jiàn shì hěn zhòng yào.He told me seriously that this matter is very important.
- 郑重其事。Nǐ yīng gāi zhèng zhòng qí shì dì duì dài zhè cì kǎo shì.You should treat this exam earnestly.
- 郑重其事。Lǎo bǎn zhèng zhòng qí shì dì xuān bù le gōng sī de xīn guī dìng.The boss solemnly announced the company's new rules.
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