严重 (yánzhòng) — how to say "serious" in Chinese

严重

Serious, severe

Character composition

strict

heavy

Radicals / Keys

One

#1 · · 1 stroke

Village

#166 · · 7 strokes

Examples

这次交通事故造成了严重的交通堵塞,很多车都被堵在路上。

This traffic accident caused serious congestion, and many cars were stuck on the road.

问题很严重

The problem is very serious.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "serious" in Chinese?

"serious" in Chinese is 严重 (yánzhòng).

What does 严重 mean in English?

严重 (yánzhòng) means "Serious, severe".

How is 严重 pronounced?

It is pronounced yánzhòng (written as yanzhong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "serious" in Chinese characters?

It is written 严重.

What HSK level is 严重?

严重 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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