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严重

yán zhòng
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. grave
  2. 2. serious
  3. 3. severe
  4. 4. critical

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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轻微
qīng wēi

slight

轻微的问题 / 严重的问题 (minor problem / serious problem)

Related words

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严肃
yán sù

solemn

严肃的表情，严重的事态 (stern expression, serious situation)

Usage notes

Collocations

严重 often pairs with negative results like 后果 (consequences), 问题 (problem), 损失 (loss). Avoid using it for people's personalities.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 严重 (serious in degree) with 严肃 (stern in manner). Saying 他很严重 is wrong; use 他病得很严重 (He is seriously ill).

Example Sentences

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台风 严重 影响了沿岸地区。
The typhoon severely affected the coastal areas.
环境污染问题日益 严重 。
The problem of environmental pollution is becoming increasingly serious.
这个问题尤为 严重 。
This problem is especially serious.
公司人才流失 严重 。
The company is suffering from a severe brain drain.
这个问题很 严重 。
This problem is very serious.

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Words Containing 严重

严重危害
yán zhòng wēi hài

severe harm

严重问题
yán zhòng wèn tí

serious problem

严重后果
yán zhòng hòu guǒ

grave consequence; serious repercussion

严重急性呼吸系统综合症
yán zhòng jí xìng hū xī xì tǒng zōng hé zhèng

severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

严重性
yán zhòng xìng

seriousness

严重关切
yán zhòng guān qiè

serious concern

日趋严重
rì qū yán zhòng

more critical with every passing day

Child Words of 严重

严
yán

tight (closely sealed)

重
chóng

to repeat

重
zhòng

heavy