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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
加重jiāzhòngto make more seriousHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #12750, Hard
jiāzhòng(jia1zhong4)jia zhong T1
  1. 1to make more serious
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March 24, 2026

加重jiāzhòng(jia1zhong4)

加重 (jiā zhòng) means 'to increase the weight or severity of something.' It is often used in contexts where the seriousness of a situation or issue is emphasized, such as in discussions about health, legal matters, or responsibilities. The term carries a connotation of adding pressure or making something more burdensome.

Strokes14Frequency#12750DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of adding weight or seriousness often relates to social responsibilities and family obligations. For example, when discussing family matters, 加重 can indicate the increasing gravity of expectations placed on individuals.

Memory tip

Imagine a scale where you keep adding weights (加) to make it heavier (重). Picture yourself struggling to lift a heavy load, which helps you remember that 加重 means to increase seriousness or weight.

Meanings of 加重

jiāzhòng(jia1zhong4)
1to make more serious
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加重Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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加深 (jiāshēn) - use 加重 when emphasizing the increasing severity or burden of a situation, while 加深 focuses on deepening or intensifying an abstract concept.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 加重 with similar terms like 加强 (jiā qiáng), which means 'to strengthen.' This word is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal or medical discussions. Ensure the tone is appropriate when discussing serious matters; using a casual tone may undermine the gravity of the situation.

HSK Study Tips

加重 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, but it connects to HSK Level 4 words like 重要 (zhòng yào, important) and 加强 (jiā qiáng, strengthen). Focus on understanding the nuances of severity and weight in different contexts to enhance your language proficiency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 加重 with 加强 (jiā qiáng) and incorrectly use it when they mean to say 'strengthen.' For example, saying '我想加重我的能力' (I want to increase my ability) should be corrected to '我想加强我的能力.'

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Component characters

加jiāto add
HSK 35 strokes力
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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How to say to make more serious in Chinese

“to make more serious” in Chinese is加重jiāzhòng

加重 (jiā zhòng) means 'to increase the weight or severity of something.' It is often used in contexts where the seriousness of a situation or issue is emphasized, such as in discussions about health, legal matters, or responsibilities. The term carries a connotation of adding pressure or making something more burdensome.

When to use 加重

Be careful not to confuse 加重 with similar terms like 加强 (jiā qiáng), which means 'to strengthen.' This word is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal or medical discussions. Ensure the tone is appropriate when discussing serious matters; using a casual tone may undermine the gravity of the situation.

加重 or something close to it

加深 (jiāshēn) - use 加重 when emphasizing the increasing severity or burden of a situation, while 加深 focuses on deepening or intensifying an abstract concept.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 加重 with 加强 (jiā qiáng) and incorrectly use it when they mean to say 'strengthen.' For example, saying '我想加重我的能力' (I want to increase my ability) should be corrected to '我想加强我的能力.'

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You can use 加重 in formal discussions about health issues, legal situations, or when describing the seriousness of an event.

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