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    Expressing the quality of being heavy or serious with 重 (zhòng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 很 + 重

    Explanation

    重 (zhòng) means "heavy" in a physical sense or "serious/important" in an abstract sense. It is a versatile adjective used to describe weight, severity, or significance. For example, 任务很重 means "the task is heavy/demanding."

    Examples

    • 这个箱子太重了，我一个人搬不动。

      Zhège xiāngzi tài zhòng le, wǒ yī gè rén bān bù dòng.

      This box is too heavy; I can't move it by myself.

    • 最近工作压力很重，我想找个时间好好休息一下。

      Zuìjìn gōngzuò yālì hěn zhòng, wǒ xiǎng zhǎo gè shíjiān hǎohāo xiūxi yīxià.

      The work pressure has been very heavy lately; I want to find some time to rest properly.

    • 这次考试的题目很重要，大家一定要认真准备。

      Zhè cì kǎoshì de tímù hěn zhòngyào, dàjiā yīdìng yào rènzhēn zhǔnbèi.

      The questions on this exam are very important; everyone must prepare carefully.

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