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郑重

Word · AdjectiveTraditional鄭

serious; solemn; formal

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

solemn; serious; formal

formal

Describes an attitude or manner that is earnest, grave, or lacking frivolity. Often used in formal contexts.

Tā他
zhèng郑
zhòng重
dì地
fā发
biǎo表
le了
shēng声
míng明
 。

He issued a solemn statement.

Wǒ我
men们
yào要
zhèng郑
zhòng重
qí其
shì事
dì地
duì对
dài待
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
 。

We must treat this matter seriously and earnestly.

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Tā他
shuō说
huà话
de的
yǔ语
qì气
hěn很
zhèng郑
zhòng重
 。

He spoke in a very serious tone.

Zhèng政
fǔ府
zuò作
chū出
le了
zhèng郑
zhòng重
chéng承
nuò诺
 。

The government made a solemn pledge.