繁重

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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light

direct opposite in terms of burden or heaviness

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busy

describes busy and demanding, often co-occurs with 繁重

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heavy

both describe something physically or mentally heavy and burdensome

arduous

emphasizes difficulty and weight of a task

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

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

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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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heavy

complicated