语重心长

語重心長

yǔzhòngxīncháng

idiom

Meanings

1 earnest and heartfelt words
2 with sincere concern and deep feeling

Characters

Examples

父亲语重心长地告诫我。

Fùqīn yǔzhòngxīncháng de gàojiè wǒ.

Father admonished me with earnest, heartfelt words.

老师的话语重心长。

Lǎoshī de huà yǔzhòngxīncháng.

The teacher's words were weighty and full of care.

他语重心长地劝她不要放弃。

Tā yǔzhòngxīncháng de quàn tā bùyào fàngqì.

He earnestly urged her not to give up.

Tips

usage

Describes words that are both 'heavy' (serious) and 'long' (heartfelt, lingering). Usually said by elders, teachers, or superiors counseling younger/subordinate people — not a neutral 'sincere'.

Stroke Order

语 yǔ

重 zhòng

心 xīn

长 cháng