Definition
轻重 (qīngzhòng) is a noun meaning 'severity, importance, or weight' — it's used to assess how serious a matter, illness, or one's words are. Unlike 重 (zhòng), which is an adjective meaning 'heavy' or 'serious', 轻重 is a noun that combines 'light' and 'heavy' into one concept. It's also distinct from 意义 (yìyì 'significance'), which focuses on meaning rather than degree of seriousness.
noun
severitydegree of seriousnessimportanceweight (of a matter, illness, or one's words)
Examples
- 轻重，。Yīshēng yào xiān pànduàn bìngqíng de qīng zhòng, zài juédìng zěnme zhìliáo.The doctor must first assess the severity of the illness, then decide how to treat it.
- 轻重，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì bù zhī qīng zhòng, dézuì le hěn duō rén.He always speaks without knowing the weight of his words, and has offended many people.
- 轻重，。Zhè jiàn shì de qīng zhòng dàjiā dōu hěn qīngchu, búyòng zài tǎolùn le.Everyone is very clear on the importance of this matter; there's no need to discuss it further.
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