extremely important; no small matter; grave
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
extremely important; no small matter; grave; serious
formalUsed as a predicate to emphasize that a matter is of great consequence and must not be taken lightly. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
fēi非
tóng同
xiǎo小
kě可
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
lì立
jí即
xiàng向
shàng上
jí级
huì汇
bào报
。
This matter is extremely serious; we must report to our superiors immediately.
Zhè这
kě可
shì是
fēi非
tóng同
xiǎo小
kě可
de的
dà大
shì事
，
nǐ你
zěn怎
me么
néng能
diào掉
yǐ以
qīng轻
xīn心
ne呢
？
This is a matter of grave importance; how can you take it lightly?
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Yī一
dàn旦
chū出
le了
chā差
cuò错
，
hòu后
guǒ果
fēi非
tóng同
xiǎo小
kě可
。
Once a mistake is made, the consequences will be serious.