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重 (zhòng) — (adjective) heavy; serious; (noun) weight (as in 重量, 举重)

Definition

As an adjective, 重 means 'heavy' (physical weight) and 'serious' (illness, consequences). The noun sense 重量 'weight' and 举重 'weightlifting' are tightly fixed phrases. Compared to 沉重, 重 is plain and neutral; 沉重 adds a 'heavy-hearted' or 'grave' feel.

adjective
heavyserious
noun
weight (as in 重量, 举重)
Easily confused

Examples

  • ？
    Zhè ge xiāng zi de zhòng liàng shì duō shǎo?
    What is the weight of this box?
  • 重，。
    Tā de bìng hěn zhòng, xū yào mǎ shàng zhù yuàn.
    His illness is very serious and he needs to be hospitalized immediately.
  • 。
    Jǔ zhòng shì tā de ài hào.
    Weightlifting is his hobby.
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