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    Referring to importance with 重要性 (zhòngyàoxìng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 重要性

    Explanation

    重要性 (zhòngyàoxìng) means "importance" or "significance." It is formed by adding the suffix 性 (nature/quality) to 重要 (important), turning the adjective into an abstract noun. This pattern is productive in Chinese: 可能 → 可能性, 必要 → 必要性.

    Examples

    • 大家都认识到了环境保护的重要性。

      Dàjiā dōu rènshí dào le huánjìng bǎohù de zhòngyàoxìng.

      Everyone has recognized the importance of environmental protection.

    • 老师反复强调学习方法的重要性。

      Lǎoshī fǎnfù qiángdiào xuéxí fāngfǎ de zhòngyàoxìng.

      The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of study methods.

    • 这件事的重要性不用我多说，你自己清楚。

      Zhè jiàn shì de zhòngyàoxìng bú yòng wǒ duō shuō, nǐ zìjǐ qīngchu.

      I don't need to say much about the importance of this matter; you know it yourself.

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