重 Stroke Order — How to Write 重
重 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 里, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
重 Radical and Character Components
重 is an ideographic compound. A burden carried for a thousand 千 miles 里.
Radical: 里 + 2 more strokes
重 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhòng
- chóng
Meanings of 重 in Chinese
1
zhòng重
Heavy, weighty; significant in amount or importance; opposite of light. Used to describe physical weight, burden, or importance.
运动员们正在进行负重训练。
The athletes are undergoing weight-bearing training.
Refers to a deep, serious, or severe degree of something.
他得了重病，需要立即治疗。
He contracted a serious illness and needs immediate treatment.
high price; expensive
他花重金买下了那幅稀有的古董字画。
He spent a hefty sum to buy that rare antique calligraphy and painting.
When pronounced 'zhòng', it means numerous, heavy, or dense in quantity, such as a large amount of money or thick eyebrows.
这家公司重金聘请了一位经验丰富的工程师。
This company hired an experienced engineer with a generous sum.
Significant, important, or key, often referring to responsibilities, points, or places.
这次会议的重点是讨论新产品的开发策略。
The key focus of this meeting is to discuss the development strategy for new products.
To attach importance to; to value; to treat seriously.
我们应该重视环境保护。
We should attach importance to environmental protection.
To be prudent and careful in one's words and actions; to show self-respect.
作为一个公众人物，他应该时刻自重，注意言行。
As a public figure, he should always maintain self-respect and be mindful of his words and actions.
2
chóng重
To repeat; to do again; denoting a recurrence or second instance.
请您再重复一遍问题好吗？
Could you please repeat the question again?
Chongqing, a place name, one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities, located in Southwest China.
重庆是一个美丽的山城。
Chongqing is a beautiful mountain city.
Indicates multiple layers, repetition, or overlapping; often used in compounds like 'overlapping' (重叠), 'layers of mountains' (重峦叠嶂), or 'distant oceans' (重洋).
远处的山峦重峦叠嶂，仿佛一幅水墨画.
The distant mountains, overlapping layer upon layer, resemble an ink wash painting.
Common Words and Phrases with 重
1
republication; to reprint a book or publication
这部经典著作因为市场需求量大，出版社决定对其进行重版
Due to high market demand for this classic work, the publisher decided to reprint it.
2
to severely punish
对于在考试中作弊的学生，学校将会重办，以儆效尤
The school will severely punish students who cheat on exams to deter others.
3
Actuating arm; the distance between the fulcrum and the point of application of force on a lever.
工程师们仔细计算了起重机的重臂长度，以确保它能安全地搬运重物。
The engineers carefully calculated the length of the crane's effort arm to ensure it could safely move heavy objects.
4
massive (huge) forces
为了保护珍贵的宝藏，守卫们在仓库周围部署了重兵，严防任何闯入者。
To protect the valuable treasure, the guards deployed a large and powerful force around the warehouse, strictly preventing any intruders.
5
To play a radio or TV program again, typically from a recording.
这部电视剧将在下周日晚上重播，所以错过的人可以再看一遍。
This TV series will be replayed next Sunday evening, so those who missed it can watch it again.
6
When at least two singers perform the same song simultaneously, each with a different voice part, forming an ensemble.
为了给歌曲增加层次感，两位歌手决定用重唱的方式演绎这首情歌，一个唱主旋律，另一个唱和声部分。
To add layers to the song, the two singers decided to perform this love song as a harmonized duet, with one singing the main melody and the other singing the harmony part.
7
a high-ranking official with heavy responsibility
丞相作为国君的重臣，负责处理日常政务
The prime minister, as an influential minister to the monarch, was responsible for handling daily administrative affairs.
8
to punish severely
对于那些在考试中作弊的学生，学校决定予以重惩，以维护学术诚信。
The school decided to impose severe penalties on students who cheated in the exam to uphold academic integrity.
9
to reappear
那本绝版多年的小说，最近终于重出印刷，让书迷们欣喜不已
That out-of-print novel, which had been unavailable for many years, finally reappeared in print recently, much to the delight of its fans.
10
to inflict heavy losses on; to cause severe damage to
突如其来的市场变化给公司带来了重创，导致利润大幅下滑。
The sudden market changes dealt a heavy blow to the company, leading to a significant drop in profits.
11
Major and significant
这次科学发现对人类的健康产生了重大影响。
This scientific discovery has had a significant impact on human health.
12
Heavy burden or responsibility.
他勇敢地挑起了家庭的重担，努力工作养家糊口。
He bravely shouldered the heavy burden of the family, working hard to support them.
13
To bring up old arguments or ideas again; to harp on the same string.
每次家庭聚会，他都会重弹那些陈年旧事，让年轻一辈感到厌烦。
Every family gathering, he rehashes those old stories, making the younger generation feel bored.
14
To repeat the same mistakes; to make the same error again.
在项目管理中，我们应该避免重蹈覆辙，确保吸取过去的经验教训。
In project management, we should avoid repeating the same old mistakes and ensure we learn from past experiences and lessons.
15
an important area or place, often restricted
数据中心是公司的重地，闲杂人等一律不准入内。
The data center is a critical area for the company; unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited from entering.
16
Severe laws or strict measures, often involving harsh punishment.
为了有效遏制考试作弊行为，学校决定施以重典，一旦发现绝不姑息
To effectively curb exam cheating, the school decided to enforce severe regulations, showing no leniency once discovered.
More words with 重
- qì器zhòng重Value, Esteem
- zhuāng庄zhòng重serious and solemn; dignified
- bèn笨zhòng重Bulky, heavy, and clumsy.
- zài载zhòng重load, carrying capacity
- zī辎zhòng重military supplies, baggage
- chí持zhòng重prudent, steady
- zhèng郑zhòng重Serious; solemn; earnest.
- lóng隆zhòng重grand, solemn
- nóng浓zhòng重thick, heavy
- shèn慎zhòng重cautious, prudent
- zài载zhòng重liàng量payload, load capacity
- jīn矜zhòng重dignified; staid; self-respecting
- kē苛zhòng重severe, harsh
- yǐ倚zhòng重rely heavily on, place great reliance on
- dùn钝zhòng重heavy and unwieldy, ponderous
- zhòng重bìng病severe illness, serious illness
- zhòng重diǎn点key point, focus
- chóng重féng逢reunion, meeting again
- chóng重huò获regain, recover
- chóng重jiàn建rebuild, reconstruct
Idioms with 重
- zhòng重cái财qīng轻yì义Value wealth over righteousness
- chóng重cāo操jiù旧yè业resume one's former occupation
- zhòng重cǐ此yì抑bǐ彼favor one, discriminate against another
- chóng重dǔ睹tiān天rì日regain freedom or recognition
- zhòng重guī归yú于hǎo好reconcile and restore friendly relations
- chóng重guī规dié叠jǔ矩strictly adhere to established rules
- chóng重jiàn见tiān天rì日to see the light of day again
- zhòng重lì利pán盘bō剥ruthlessly exploit through usury
- chóng重luán峦dié叠zhàng嶂Towering, overlapping mountain peaks
- zhòng重nán男qīng轻nǚ女prefer sons over daughters
- chóng重qǐ起lú炉zào灶start anew after a setback
- zhòng重sè色qīng轻yǒu友prioritize romance, neglect friends
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Open the tool →Questions about 重
What does 重 mean in Chinese?
重 (zhòng) means “Heavy, weighty” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 重?
重 has 2 pronunciations: zhòng, chóng.
How many strokes does 重 have?
重 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 重?
重 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 里. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 重?
The radical of 重 is 里, and 重 is an ideographic compound.
