繁重

fán zhòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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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 轻松 qīng sōng light direct opposite in terms of burden or heaviness: light

Related words

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• 繁忙 fán máng 繁忙 fán máng busy describes busy and demanding, often co-occurs with 繁重: busy

Synonyms

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• 沉重 chén zhòng 沉重 chén zhòng heavy both describe something physically or mentally heavy and burdensome: heavy
• 艰巨 jiān jù 艰巨 jiān jù arduous emphasizes difficulty and weight of a task: arduous

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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Child Words of 繁重

• 重 重 chóng: to repeat
• 重 重 zhòng: heavy
• 繁 繁 fán: complicated