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The word 重大 is formed by combining the character 重, meaning "heavy" or "serious", with the character 大, meaning "big" or "great". This semantic compound merges their individual meanings to convey the combined sense of "significant" or "major", where 重 contributes the notion of importance or gravity and 大 adds the aspect of largeness or extent.

Example Sentences Hide

这是一个重大的节日。

Zhè shì yīgè zhòngdà de jiérì.

This is a major holiday.

公司做出了一个重大的决定。

Gōngsī zuò chūle yīgè zhòngdà de juédìng.

The company made a significant decision.

信息安全是一个重大的挑战。

Xìnxī ānquán shì yīgè zhòngdà de tiǎozhàn.

Information security is a major challenge.

这次考古发现具有重大的历史意义。

Zhè cì kǎogǔ fāxiàn jùyǒu zhòngdà de lìshǐ yìyì.

This archaeological discovery carries great historical significance.

政府必须优先解决这些重大的民生问题。

Zhèngfǔ bìxū yōuxiān jiějué zhèxiē zhòngdà de mínshēng wèntí.

The government must prioritize solving these major issues concerning people's livelihoods.

Word Definition - 重大

zhòng dà great; important; major; significant

Individual Character Details

重 chóng, zhòng
大 dà, dài