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HSK 3

Dictionary

important; significant; major

Examples

这件事对我来说很重要。

Zhè jiàn shì duì wǒ lái shuō hěn zhòngyào.

This matter is very important to me.

他在公司里担任一个重要的职位。

Tā zài gōngsī lǐ dānrèn yī gè zhòngyào de zhíwèi.

He holds a significant position in the company.

这次考试是决定我们能否毕业的重要环节。

Zhè cì kǎoshì shì juédìng wǒmen néng fǒu bìyè de zhòngyào huánjié.

This exam is a major step in determining whether we can graduate.

Did You Know?

Grammar

Word Formation

重 means 'heavy' and 要 means 'essential'.

Usage Tips

重要 is an adjective, used with 很 (very) but not 是 (to be): 这件事很重要 (This matter is very important).