Definition
重 (zhòng) as an adjective means 'heavy' (physical weight) or 'serious' (illness, situation). As a noun, it means 'weight' (as in 重量 or 举重). Among the siblings, 沉重 (chén zhòng) emphasizes a heavy, oppressive feel (physical or emotional), while 繁重 (fán zhòng) specifically describes burdensome tasks. 大不了 (dà bu liǎo) is used in the negative to mean 'not a big deal'.
adjective
heavyserious
noun
weight (as in 重量, 举重)
Easily confused
- 重chónglook-alike(adverb) again; once more (placed before a verb to indicate redoing an action)
- 中zhōngsound-alikemiddle, center
- 中zhòngsound-aliketo hit (a target); to strike
- 种zhǒngsound-alike(classifier) for types, kinds, sorts
- 种zhòngsound-aliketo plant, to grow
- 钟zhōngsound-alike(noun) handleless cup; goblet
- 肿zhǒngsound-aliketo swell; to be swollen
Examples
- ？Zhège xiāngzi de zhòngliàng shì duōshao?What is the weight of this box?
- 重，。Tā de bìng hěn zhòng, xūyào mǎshàng zhùyuàn.His illness is very serious and he needs to be hospitalized immediately.
- 。Jǔ zhòng shì tā de àihào.Weightlifting is his hobby.
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