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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
庄重zhuāngzhònggraveHSK 7, a, 15 strokes, rank #15145, Very Hard
庄重zhuāngzhòngsolemnHSK 7, a, 15 strokes, rank #15145, Very Hard
庄重zhuāngzhòngdignifiedHSK 7, a, 15 strokes, rank #15145, Very Hard
zhuāngzhòng(zhuang1zhong4)zhuang zhong T1
  1. 1grave
  2. 2solemn
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March 24, 2026

庄重(莊重)zhuāngzhòng(zhuang1zhong4)

庄重 (zhuang1 zhong4) refers to a serious and dignified demeanor or attitude, often used in formal contexts such as ceremonies or important occasions. This term conveys a sense of respect and gravity, suggesting that the situation or behavior is worthy of serious consideration.

Strokes15Frequency#15145DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, displaying a 庄重 demeanor is particularly important during significant life events such as weddings, funerals, or official ceremonies, reflecting respect for tradition and the occasion.

Memory tip

Imagine a grand ceremony where everyone is dressed in formal attire, standing tall and serious. The characters 庄 (zhuang) resembles a house or establishment, symbolizing the foundation of dignity, while 重 (zhong) means 'heavy' or 'serious', reminding you of the weight of the moment.

Meanings of 庄重

zhuāngzhòng(zhuang1zhong4)
1grave
2solemn
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About 庄重

庄重Simplified
莊重Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#15145Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

庄重 (zhuāngzhòng) vs 严肃 (yánsù): Choose 庄重 when emphasizing dignity and formality, while 严肃 conveys a sense of sternness or seriousness without the formal connotation.

Usage Notes

庄重 is typically used in formal settings, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 庄重的场合 (solemn occasions) and 庄重的态度 (dignified attitude). Pay attention to the tones, as mispronouncing them may lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 庄重 connects with themes of decorum and seriousness found in advanced vocabulary. Students should focus on its usage in formal speech, as well as synonyms like 严肃 (serious) to deepen their understanding of tone and context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 庄重 with 轻松 (relaxed), using it incorrectly in light-hearted contexts. For example, saying '这次聚会很庄重' (This gathering is very solemn) is incorrect if referring to a casual meetup; instead, use 轻松.

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Component characters

庄zhuāngfarmstead
HSK 76 strokes广
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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How to say grave in Chinese

“grave” in Chinese is庄重zhuāngzhòng

庄重 (zhuang1 zhong4) refers to a serious and dignified demeanor or attitude, often used in formal contexts such as ceremonies or important occasions. This term conveys a sense of respect and gravity, suggesting that the situation or behavior is worthy of serious consideration.

When to use 庄重

庄重 is typically used in formal settings, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 庄重的场合 (solemn occasions) and 庄重的态度 (dignified attitude). Pay attention to the tones, as mispronouncing them may lead to confusion with other words.

庄重 or something close to it

庄重 (zhuāngzhòng) vs 严肃 (yánsù): Choose 庄重 when emphasizing dignity and formality, while 严肃 conveys a sense of sternness or seriousness without the formal connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 庄重 with 轻松 (relaxed), using it incorrectly in light-hearted contexts. For example, saying '这次聚会很庄重' (This gathering is very solemn) is incorrect if referring to a casual meetup; instead, use 轻松.

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Grammar patterns of 庄重

庄重 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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门口站着一位穿戴整齐、仪态____的男子。

At the door was a neatly dressed, dignified man.

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门口站着一位穿戴整齐、仪态庄重的男子。

ménkǒu zhàn zhe yī wèi chuān dài zhěngqí、 yí tài zhuāngzhòng de nánzǐ。

At the door was a neatly dressed, dignified man.
2
他没像平时那样优雅庄重地走着,而是几乎跑了起来。

tā méi xiàng píngshí nàyàng yōuyǎ zhuāngzhòng dì zǒu zhe, érshì jīhū pǎo le qǐlái。

Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.
3
他是个身材修长、表情庄重、皮肤黝黑的帅小伙。

tā shì gè shēncái xiūcháng、 biǎoqíng zhuāngzhòng、 pífū yǒu hēi de shuài xiǎo huǒ。

He was a slim, solemn, darkly handsome young man.
4
他庄重地画了个十字。

tā zhuāngzhòng dì huà le gè shí zì。

He solemnly made the sign of the cross.
5
她穿了一身黑色羊毛套装,显得很庄重。

tā chuān le yìshēn hēisè yángmáo tào zhuāng, xiǎnde hěn zhuāngzhòng。

She was demurely dressed in a black woollen suit.
6
在那块刻有哈考特·西布利医生姓名的久经风雨的黄铜牌映衬下,门柱更增添了几分庄重。

zài nà kuài kè yǒu Hā kǎo tè· xī bù lì yīshēng xìngmíng de jiǔ Jīng fēngyǔ de huáng tóngpái yìng chèn xià, mén zhù gèng zēngtiān le jǐ fēn zhuāngzhòng。

The gatepost was dignified by the weathered brass plate of Dr Harcourt Sibley.
7
她庄重地站起身来。

tā zhuāngzhòng dì zhàn qǐ shēn lái。

She rose majestically to her feet.
8
神父庄重地念了最后的祷文。

shén fù zhuāngzhòng dì niàn le zuìhòu de dǎo wén。

The priest intoned the final prayer.
9
" 今天晚上用不着穿那种庄重的主妇式的紫灰色和淡紫色.

" jīntiān wǎnshang yòngbuzháo chuān nà zhǒng zhuāngzhòng de zhǔfù shì de zǐ huīsè hé dàn zǐ sè.

" No modest, matronly dove grays and lilacs tonight.

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