How to pronounce zhong yao (重要) in Chinese
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重要
zhòng yào
Characters & meanings
重
zhòngT4
to repeat; repetition
要
yàoT4
to demand; to coerce
Common mistake
重要 means "important; significant". Give each syllable its full tone (falling, falling) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.
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