重要

zhòngyào
important

这件事非常重要。

This matter is very important.


general

Having great significance or value; crucial or essential.

健康是最重要的。

Health is the most important thing.

请记住,时间很重要。

Please remember that time is important.

Often used to emphasize the significance of something in various contexts, from personal matters to professional decisions.

Collocations

非常重要very important最重要的the most important重要性importance

Related Phrases

重要性phrase
importance
重要人物phrase
important person

Pro Tip

Modifiers

Use '非常' (very) or '最' (most) to emphasize the importance of something.

Gold Rule

Contextual Use

While '重要' is versatile, in professional settings, it may be replaced with more specific terms like '关键的' (key) or '紧要的' (urgent).

Word Origin

Composed of '重' (heavy, significant) and '要' (essential, crucial), emphasizing the weight and necessity of something.

Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often with modifiers like '非常' (very) or '最' (most) to intensify the meaning.

Word Breakdown

heavy, significant
root
+
essential, crucial
root
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