重要
Having great value, significance, or influence; necessary for a particular purpose.
Examples
3 of 5家人的支持对我来说很重要。
Family support is very important to me.
请注意以下重要通知。
Please pay attention to the following important notice.
这事儿挺重要的,别忘了。
This is quite important, don't forget it.
Word Family
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
家人的支持对我来说很重要。
everydayFamily support is very important to me.
请注意以下重要通知。
formalPlease pay attention to the following important notice.
这事儿挺重要的,别忘了。
informalThis is quite important, don't forget it.
教育在社会发展中起着重要作用。
academicEducation plays an important role in social development.
这是一次重要的商务谈判。
businessThis is an important business negotiation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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 means 'significant', while 主要 means 'main' or 'primary'.
Usage Notes
A high-frequency word used to emphasize points in IELTS Speaking and Writing.
Common Mistakes
Overusing '重要' instead of more specific adjectives like '必要的' (necessary) or '关键的' (crucial).
Memory Tip
重 (heavy) + 要 (want/must) = something heavy that you must have.
Word Origin
From '重' (heavy/weighty) and '要' (essential/necessary).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
保护野生动物对维持生态平衡非常____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重要
Related Grammar Rules
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More academic words
划分
B1To divide or partition something into distinct sections or categories according to a certain standard.
重申
B1To state something again clearly and strongly to emphasize its importance or to ensure it is understood.
借阅
B1To borrow and read books or other materials, usually from a library.
公认
B1Generally recognized or universally accepted as being true, valid, or of a certain quality by the public or a specific group.
局限性
B1The state of being limited or having restrictions; the qualities that prevent someone or something from being as effective as they could be.
类比
B1A comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a complex idea by comparing it to something simpler.
进而
B1And then; after that; a step further; used to show progress in action or development.
相悖
B2To go against or be contrary to (something). Used to describe conflicting ideas, evidence, or laws.
淡化
B2To diminish the importance, visibility, or intensity of something; to fade out.
囊括
B2To include or incorporate a wide range of things or everything within a specific category; to sweep up all items.
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