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    Expressing 'serious' or 'severe' with 严重 (yánzhòng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    最 + 严重 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 严重 (yánzhòng) means 'serious' or 'severe' and is used to describe the gravity of a situation, problem, or condition. It often modifies nouns like 破坏 (destruction), 问题 (problem), or 后果 (consequences) to emphasize intensity.

    Examples

    • 这次台风对沿海城市造成了严重破坏。

      Zhè cì táifēng duì yánhǎi chéngshì zàochéng le yánzhòng pòhuài.

      This typhoon caused serious damage to coastal cities.

    • 医生说他的病情很严重，需要马上住院。

      Yīshēng shuō tā de bìngqíng hěn yánzhòng, xūyào mǎshàng zhùyuàn.

      The doctor said his condition is very serious and he needs to be hospitalized immediately.

    • 空气污染问题越来越严重，大家都很担心。

      Kōngqì wūrǎn wèntí yuè lái yuè yánzhòng, dàjiā dōu hěn dānxīn.

      The air pollution problem is getting more and more serious, and everyone is very worried.

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