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重
zhòng, chóng
Description
这个字有两个读音：读 zhòng 的时候表示东西很沉，或者很重要；读 chóng 的时候表示再一次、重新做某件事。
The character "重" has two pronunciations: pronounced zhòng it means something is heavy or important; pronounced chóng it means to do something again or anew.
Meanings
重zhòng
heavy; having great weight
这个箱子太重了，我搬不动。
This box is too heavy for me to move.
重zhòng
important; serious
他病得很重，要去医院。
He is seriously ill and needs to go to the hospital.
重chóng
again; once more; repeatedly
我写错了，要重做一次。
I wrote it wrong and need to redo it.
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Notes
- Reading
重 is zhòng for weight/importance, chóng for repetition (重复, 重新).
- Nuance
重 zhòng can describe physical weight or a serious/severe degree.
In videos
“你能听到很多口音更重的英语”
“偏甜感觉啤酒的呃酒精味不是很重”
“有时我们编辑一个视频要重做七次”
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