chóng

to repeat

HSK 4

漢字分解

Usage of (chóng / zhòng)

The character has two main pronunciations and meanings in Mandarin Chinese. When pronounced as "chóng," it means "to repeat" or "again," often used in contexts where an action or event happens more than once. For example, 重复 (chóngfù) means "to repeat."

When pronounced as "zhòng," it means "heavy" or "serious." This usage describes physical weight or metaphorical seriousness, such as in 重量 (weight) or describing a serious situation.

Common Collocations

  • 重复 (chóngfù): to repeat, often used for repeating actions or mistakes.
  • (hěn zhòng): very heavy, describing weight.
  • 负担 (fùdān hěn zhòng): heavy burden, describing serious responsibility or pressure.

Notes

Be careful not to confuse the two pronunciations and meanings. The context usually makes it clear whether means "repeat" or "heavy." In spoken Chinese, the tone difference is crucial: second tone (chóng) for "repeat," fourth tone (zhòng) for "heavy."

This character is common in both everyday and formal contexts, so recognizing the tone and meaning is essential for comprehension and communication.

例文

请你不要重复同样的错误。

Qǐng nǐ bú yào chóngfù tóngyàng de cuòwù.

Please don't repeat the same mistake.

这个箱子很重,我搬不动。

Zhège xiāngzi hěn zhòng, wǒ bān bù dòng.

This box is very heavy, I can't move it.

他的话让我感到很重。

Tā de huà ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn zhòng.

His words made me feel very serious/heavy.