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沉重
chénzhòng
Description
“沉重”常常用来说东西很重，也可以说心情或气氛很难受、不轻松。
"沉重" is often used to describe something very heavy, and can also describe feelings or atmospheres that are difficult or uneasy.
比如听到坏消息以后，人们的心情会变得很沉重。
For example, after hearing bad news, people's mood can become very "沉重".
Meanings
沉重chénzhòng
heavy in weight
这个箱子太沉重了，我搬不动。
This box is too heavy for me to move.
沉重chénzhòng
heavy or serious in mood, feeling
听到这个消息，大家的心情都很沉重。
Hearing this news, everyone's mood was very heavy.
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Notes
- Etymology
沉 (sink/heavy) + 重 (heavy), reinforcing the idea of weight and heaviness.
- Nuance
unlike plain 重, 沉重 often carries an emotional, burdensome tone.
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