serious; severe; critical
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
serious; severe; grave (of a deep degree or great impact, usually negative)
Describes problems, consequences, mistakes, or situations with significant negative impact.
Zhè这
gè个
wèn问
tí题
hěn很
yán严
zhòng重
。
This problem is very serious.
Kōng空
qì气
wū污
rǎn染
zào造
chéng成
le了
yán严
zhòng重
de的
hòu后
guǒ果
。
Air pollution has caused serious consequences.
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Tā他
fàn犯
le了
yán严
zhòng重
de的
cuò错
wù误
。
He made a serious mistake.
adjective
critical; acute; urgent (of a situation)
Often used to describe illness, disaster situations, or crises that require immediate attention.
Tā他
de的
bìng病
qíng情
hěn很
yán严
zhòng重
。
His condition is critical.
Zāi灾
qíng情
shí十
fēn分
yán严
zhòng重
，
xū需
yào要
lì立
jí即
jiù救
yuán援
。
The disaster situation is extremely serious and requires immediate rescue.
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Xíng形
shì势
yán严
jùn峻
，
jú局
shì势
yán严
zhòng重
。
The situation is severe and the circumstances critical.