HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
重 — heavy
- Reading
- zhòng
- Meaning
- heavy; important
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
重 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhòng and it means heavy; important. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
重 appears in everyday chinese words such as 重 (again, repeat), 重 (heavy, serious) and 重要 (important, significant).
Chinese words containing 重
Frequently asked questions
What does 重 mean in Chinese?
重 means heavy; important in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 重 read?
重 is read zhòng. Reading it inside real words — 重 and 重 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 重 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 重 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 重 in a word?
A common word containing 重 is 重 (chóng) — "again, repeat". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 重 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 重 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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