严重 meaning and pronunciation

严重
Simplified word
嚴重
Traditional word

严重 English definition

yán zhòng
  • serious
  • severe
  • critical
  • grave

HSK level

Characters

  • 严 (yán): tight (closely sealed); stern; strict; rigorous; severe; father;
  • 重 (zhòng): heavy; serious; to attach importance to;

Sentences examples with 严重

  • 现在环境污染越来越严重。
    Xiànzài huánjìng wūrǎn yuè lái yuè yánzhòng.
  • 他生病了，而且很严重。
    Tā shēngbìngle, érqiě hěn yánzhòng.