为重

為重

wéizhòng

phrase #20,162

Meanings

1 to regard as most important
2 to place emphasis on
3 to prioritize

Characters

to be; to act as

important; heavy

Examples

HSK 7-9

我们要以大局为重。

Wǒmen yào yǐ dàjú wéizhòng.

We must put the overall situation first.

HSK 7-9

一切以安全为重。

Yīqiè yǐ ānquán wéizhòng.

Safety must be the top priority in everything.

Tips

grammar

为重 is nearly always used in the pattern 以…为重 (yǐ...wéizhòng), meaning 'to regard X as most important'. It is a formal, written-style expression.

Stroke Order

为 wéi

重 zhòng