Definition
重型 (zhòngxíng) is a technical adjective meaning 'heavy-duty, large-caliber' — it specifically describes machinery, equipment, or weapons built for heavy loads or large size. Unlike 重 (zhòng 'heavy in weight') or 沉重 (chénzhòng 'heavy in mood or burden'), 重型 is a fixed compound used as a technical classifier for industrial and military items. It does not describe general weight or emotional heaviness.
adjective
heavy-dutyheavylarge-caliber (of machinery, equipment, weapons)
Easily confused
- 中性zhōng xìngsound-alike(adjective) neutral (in color, tone, or style — not strong or bright)
Examples
- 重型。Zhè zhǒng zhòng xíng kǎchē kěyǐ yùnshū hěn zhòng de huòwù.This type of heavy-duty truck can transport very heavy goods.
- 重型。Jūngōng qǐyè zhèngzài yánfā xīn yí dài zhòng xíng wǔqì.The military-industrial enterprises are developing a new generation of large-caliber weapons.
- 重型。Xiūjiàn zhè zuò qiáo xūyào diàopèi dàliàng zhòng xíng jīxiè.Building this bridge requires deploying a large amount of heavy machinery.
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