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隆重 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
隆重lóngzhònggrandHSK 7, a, 20 strokes, rank #8943, Very Hard
隆重lóngzhòngprosperousHSK 7, a, 20 strokes, rank #8943, Very Hard
隆重lóngzhòngceremoniousHSK 7, a, 20 strokes, rank #8943, Very Hard
隆重lóngzhòngsolemnHSK 7, a, 20 strokes, rank #8943, Very Hard
lóngzhòng(long2zhong4)long zhong T2
  1. 1grand
  2. 2prosperous
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March 24, 2026

隆重lóngzhòng(long2zhong4)

隆重 (lóng zhòng) describes an event or occasion that is grand, ceremonious, and marked by significant decorum. It is commonly used in contexts such as celebrations, ceremonies, and formal gatherings, emphasizing the importance and elevated atmosphere of the event.

Strokes20Frequency#8943DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

隆重 is often associated with traditional Chinese celebrations, such as weddings or the Lunar New Year, where grand ceremonies are a way to honor family and heritage. The emphasis on formality reflects societal values around respect and celebration.

Memory Tip

To remember 隆重, think of a grand 'long' ceremony that is 'heavy' or serious in nature. Picture a grand parade with elaborate floats and solemn speeches, where everyone is dressed elegantly, highlighting the grandeur of the occasion.

Meanings of 隆重

lóngzhòng(long2zhong4)
1grand
2prosperous
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隆重Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#8943Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

隆重 (lóng zhòng) vs 庄重 (zhuāng zhòng): use 隆重 for grand celebrations, while 庄重 conveys a serious and solemn tone.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 隆重 with similar words like 盛大 (shèngdà), which also means grand but may not always imply the same level of formality. This word is more appropriate in formal contexts, and common collocations include 隆重的仪式 (a grand ceremony) and 隆重的欢迎 (a solemn welcome).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 隆重 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to events and emotions. Focus on practicing it in sentences that involve formal occasions, and try to use it in conjunction with other HSK 6 words like 庆祝 (qìngzhù, to celebrate) and 正式 (zhèngshì, formal).

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 隆重 by applying it to casual events. For example, saying '我们周末的聚会很隆重' (Our weekend gathering is very grand) is incorrect; it should be reserved for more formal occasions.

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Component Characters

隆lōngshort for 吉隆坡[Jí lóng pō], Kuala Lumpur
HSK 711 strokes阝
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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How to say grand in Chinese

“grand” in Chinese is隆重lóngzhòng

隆重 (lóng zhòng) describes an event or occasion that is grand, ceremonious, and marked by significant decorum. It is commonly used in contexts such as celebrations, ceremonies, and formal gatherings, emphasizing the importance and elevated atmosphere of the event.

When to use 隆重

Be careful not to confuse 隆重 with similar words like 盛大 (shèngdà), which also means grand but may not always imply the same level of formality. This word is more appropriate in formal contexts, and common collocations include 隆重的仪式 (a grand ceremony) and 隆重的欢迎 (a solemn welcome).

隆重 or something close to it

隆重 (lóng zhòng) vs 庄重 (zhuāng zhòng): use 隆重 for grand celebrations, while 庄重 conveys a serious and solemn tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 隆重 by applying it to casual events. For example, saying '我们周末的聚会很隆重' (Our weekend gathering is very grand) is incorrect; it should be reserved for more formal occasions.

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