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重

zhòng, chóng

Description

这个字有两个读音。读zhòng的时候，意思是东西很沉，不轻。

The character "重" has two pronunciations. When read as zhòng, it means something is heavy, not light.

读chóng的时候，意思是再一次，比如"重来"就是再做一次。

When read as chóng, it means again, for example, "重来" means to do it again.

Meanings

重zhòng

heavy; having a lot of weight

这个箱子太重了，我拿不动。

This box is too heavy; I can't carry it.

重zhòng

important; serious

这件事很重要。

This matter is very important.

重chóng

again; to repeat; to do once more

这次错了，我们重来一次。

We made a mistake this time; let's do it again.

Related words

重要轻重新重复体重严重

Notes

  • Reading

    重 is zhòng for "heavy/important" and chóng for "again/repeat".

  • Nuance

    重量 (weight) uses zhòng; 重复 (repeat) uses chóng.

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