Learn a Chinese Character - 重 (zhòng/chóng) - Heavy/Duplicate

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 里 (village radical)

Stroke Count: 9

Stroke Order:

Character Decomposition: 千 + 里 (thousand + mile, implying a long - distance burden which relates to the 'heavy' meaning)

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhòng (meaning heavy), chóng (meaning duplicate) (The tone and meaning vary according to the context.)

3. Meaning (含义)

When pronounced as "zhòng", it means heavy, important, etc. When pronounced as "chóng", it means duplicate, again, etc. (The meaning is determined by the pronunciation and context.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 重量 (zhòng liàng) - weight
• 重要 (zhòng yào) - important
• 重复 (chóng fù) - repeat
• 重新 (chóng xīn) - again; anew

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

As an adjective when pronounced "zhòng", it can modify nouns, e.g., 重箱子 (heavy box). As a verb or adverb when pronounced "chóng", it can be used with verbs, e.g., 重复做 (do again). (The grammatical function depends on the pronunciation and context.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "重" is often associated with significance and stability. For example, important matters are considered "重事". Also, the idea of "重复" is related to the cycle of life and the importance of learning from past experiences. (The character reflects Chinese cultural values and ways of thinking.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Think of "重" as someone carrying a burden over a long distance (千 + 里), which helps to remember the "heavy" meaning. For the "duplicate" meaning, you can associate it with the idea of going through a long - distance journey again. (Using imagery and associations can make it easier to remember the character and its meanings.)