沉重

chén zhòng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. heavy
2. hard
3. serious
4. critical

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 轻便 qīng biàn 轻便 qīng biàn lightweight and portable 描述重量或负担: lightweight and portable

Related words

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• 笨重 bèn zhòng 笨重 bèn zhòng heavy 侧重物体大而重，移动不便: heavy
• 深沉 shēn chén 深沉 shēn chén deep 形容声音、情感等深沉: deep

Synonyms

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• 严重 yán zhòng 严重 yán zhòng grave 表示程度深或事态严峻: grave

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocations: 心情沉重 (heavy heart), 代价沉重 (heavy price), 脚步沉重 (heavy steps).

Common mistakes

Unlike 'heavy' in English, 沉重 cannot describe rain or traffic; use 大 (大雨) or 堵 (堵车) instead.

Example Sentences

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他背着一个 沉重 的包袱。

He is carrying a heavy bundle on his back.

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Words Containing 沉重

• 沉重打击 沉重打击 chén zhòng dǎ jī: to hit hard

Child Words of 沉重

• 沉 沉 chén: to submerge
• 重 重 chóng: to repeat
• 重 重 zhòng: heavy