yán
zhòng

HSK 4
common
adjective

Meaning of 严重

严重 means serious; severe; grave (of a deep degree or great impact, usually negative); critical; acute; urgent (of a situation). Pronounced yán zhòng. HSK 4.

  • serious; severe; grave (of a deep degree or great impact, usually negative)
  • critical; acute; urgent (of a situation)

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
wèn
hěn
yán
zhòng
 

This problem is very serious.

Kōng
rǎn
zào
chéng
le
yán
zhòng
de
hòu
guǒ
 

Air pollution has caused serious consequences.

fàn
le
yán
zhòng
de
cuò
 

He made a serious mistake.