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沉重

chén zhòng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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轻便
qīng biàn

lightweight and portable

描述重量或负担

Related words

2 items
笨重
bèn zhòng

heavy

侧重物体大而重，移动不便
深沉
shēn chén

deep

形容声音、情感等深沉

Synonyms

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严重
yán zhòng

grave

表示程度深或事态严峻

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
chén zhòng dǎ jī

to hit hard

Child Words of 沉重

沉
chén

to submerge

重
chóng

to repeat

重
zhòng

heavy