繁重

fán zhòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

1. heavy
2. burdensome
3. heavy-duty
4. arduous
5. onerous

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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轻松

qīng sōng

light

direct opposite in terms of burden or heaviness

Related words

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繁忙

fán máng

busy

describes busy and demanding, often co-occurs with 繁重

Synonyms

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沉重

chén zhòng

heavy

both describe something physically or mentally heavy and burdensome

艰巨

jiān jù

arduous

emphasizes difficulty and weight of a task

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 任务, 工作, or 负担, e.g. 繁重的任务. Not typically used with personal feelings.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 沉重 when describing mood; 繁重 refers to objective burdens, not emotional heaviness.

Example Sentences

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他的工作十分繁重，每天都要加班。

His work is very burdensome, and he has to work overtime every day.

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