沉重

chénzhòng

HSK 6

沉重 — chénzhòng

1. heavy (weight); having great mass or weight

   这个箱子很沉重，我需要帮忙搬。 zhège xiāngzi hěn chénzhòng wǒ xūyào bāngmáng bān — This box is very heavy; I need help moving it.

2. serious; grave; emotionally or situationally weighty (problems, mood, atmosphere)

   会议的气氛很沉重，大家都在讨论严重的问题。 huìyì de qìfēn hěn chénzhòng dàjiā dōu zài tǎolùn yánzhòng de wèntí — The meeting's atmosphere was heavy; everyone was discussing serious problems.