B1 adjective Neutral

重要

/ʈʂʊŋ˥˩ jaʊ˥˩/

Having great value, significance, or influence; necessary for a particular purpose.

Examples

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1

家人的支持对我来说很重要。

Family support is very important to me.

2

请注意以下重要通知。

Please pay attention to the following important notice.

3

这事儿挺重要的,别忘了。

This is quite important, don't forget it.

Word Family

Noun
重要性
Adjective
重要
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Memory Tip

重 (heavy) + 要 (want/must) = something heavy that you must have.

Quick Quiz

保护野生动物对维持生态平衡非常____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 重要

Examples

1

家人的支持对我来说很重要。

everyday

Family support is very important to me.

2

请注意以下重要通知。

formal

Please pay attention to the following important notice.

3

这事儿挺重要的,别忘了。

informal

This is quite important, don't forget it.

4

教育在社会发展中起着重要作用。

academic

Education plays an important role in social development.

5

这是一次重要的商务谈判。

business

This is an important business negotiation.

Word Family

Noun
重要性
Adjective
重要

Common Collocations

重要人物 important person (VIP)
重要作用 important role
重要意义 significant meaning
重要因素 important factor
至关重要 vital/crucial

Common Phrases

重中之重

top priority

重要的事情说三遍

important things should be said three times (internet slang)

更为重要

more importantly

Often Confused With

重要 vs 主要

重要 means 'significant', while 主要 means 'main' or 'primary'.

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Usage Notes

A high-frequency word used to emphasize points in IELTS Speaking and Writing.

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Common Mistakes

Overusing '重要' instead of more specific adjectives like '必要的' (necessary) or '关键的' (crucial).

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Memory Tip

重 (heavy) + 要 (want/must) = something heavy that you must have.

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Word Origin

From '重' (heavy/weighty) and '要' (essential/necessary).

Grammar Patterns

很/非常/十分 + 重要 ...对...很重要

Quick Quiz

保护野生动物对维持生态平衡非常____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 重要

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