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The Chinese word "严重" is formed by combining the character "严", meaning strict or severe, with "重", meaning heavy or serious; this semantic juxtaposition results in a compound word that conveys a sense of high severity, gravity, or criticalness, as in serious conditions or severe issues.

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他的病情很严重。

Tā de bìngqíng hěn yánzhòng.

His illness is very serious.

这次事故造成了严重的损失。

Zhè cì shìgù zàochéng le yánzhòng de sǔnshī.

This accident caused serious losses.

环境污染问题日益严重。

Huánjìng wūrǎn wèntí rìyì yánzhòng.

The problem of environmental pollution is becoming increasingly serious.

如果不及早治疗，病情可能会变得很严重。

Rúguǒ bù jízǎo zhìliáo, bìngqíng kěnéng huì biàn dé hěn yánzhòng.

If not treated early, the illness may become very serious.

政府必须采取有效措施应对严重的金融危机。

Zhèngfǔ bìxū cǎiqǔ yǒuxiào cuòshī yìngduì yánzhòng de jīnróng wēijī.

The government must take effective measures to deal with the serious financial crisis.

Word Definition - 严重

yán zhòng serious; grave; severe

Individual Character Details

严 yán, yán
重 chóng, zhòng