重要

zhòngyào

important; significant

Dictionary entry

important; significant; major

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See it in sentences

身体比工作更重要。

Shēntǐ bǐ gōngzuò gèng zhòngyào.

English

Health matters more than work.

这件事很重要,别忘记。

Zhè jiàn shì hěn zhòngyào, bié wàngjì.

English

This matter is important, do not forget.

Goes with

  • 很重要very important
  • 重要的事important matter
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