重大
Extremely important or significant, often used to describe events, decisions, or changes that have a large impact on a situation or the future.
Examples
3 of 5我们今天做出了一个重大的决定。
We made a major decision today.
这项政策将产生重大的社会影响。
This policy will have a significant social impact.
老板说这事儿挺重大的。
The boss said this is quite a big deal.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '重' (heavy) and '大' (big) - a heavy, big impact.
Quick Quiz
这次科学实验取得了____的进展。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重大
Examples
我们今天做出了一个重大的决定。
everydayWe made a major decision today.
这项政策将产生重大的社会影响。
formalThis policy will have a significant social impact.
老板说这事儿挺重大的。
informalThe boss said this is quite a big deal.
该研究在医学领域取得了重大突破。
academicThe research has achieved a major breakthrough in the medical field.
公司面临重大的财务危机。
businessThe company is facing a major financial crisis.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
事关重大
of great importance
重大损失
heavy loss
重大成果
major achievement
Often Confused With
'重大' implies a larger scale or more serious consequences than '重要'.
Usage Notes
Use '重大' for formal contexts involving large-scale impacts, like breakthroughs or national policies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '很重大' (very major), but '重大' is already an absolute term; '具有重大...' is a better pattern.
Memory Tip
Think of '重' (heavy) and '大' (big) - a heavy, big impact.
Word Origin
From '重' (heavy/serious) and '大' (large/great).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这次科学实验取得了____的进展。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重大
Related Vocabulary
More general words
暂时
B1Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. It can function as an adjective or an adverb.
尤其
B1Used to single out one person, thing, or situation as being more important or notable than others. It is similar to 'especially' or 'particularly'.
甚至
B1Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme. It marks a higher degree of a quality or situation, often translated as 'even' or 'so much so that'.
独立
B1Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. Also describes the ability to think or act for oneself.
获得
B1To come into possession of; to get or acquire something, often through effort or as a result of a process.
频繁
B1Happening or occurring often; frequent.
障碍
B1A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress; barrier.
构成
B1To be the parts that form something; to make up or constitute.
细节
B1Small individual facts, features, or items. In an academic context, it refers to specific evidence used to support a main point.
典型
B1Representing the most common or important characteristics of a group or category; a perfect example of something.
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