重要 zhòngyào
important
重要 (zhòngyào) means "important" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 重要
最
zuì
most
不重要
bú zhòngyào
unimportant
事情
shìqing
thing / matter
健康
jiànkāng
health
Frequently asked questions
What does 重要 (zhòngyào) mean in Chinese?
重要 (zhòngyào) means "important" in Chinese. 重要 (zhòngyào) means "important" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 重要 in a sentence?
Use 重要 (zhòngyào) the way you would use "important" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 重要?
Common words that pair with 重要 include 最, 不重要. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 重要 (zhòngyào) and 准备 (zhǔnbèi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 重要 means "important"; 准备 means "prepare / get ready". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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