语重心长

語重心長
yǔzhòng-xīncháng
idiom

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 1
Lǎoshī de huà yǔzhòng-xīncháng.
The teacher's words were weighty and full of care.
HSK 5
Tā yǔzhòng-xīncháng de quàn tā bùyào fàngqì.
He earnestly urged her not to give up.
HSK 7-9
Fùqīn yǔzhòng-xīncháng de gàojiè wǒ.
Father admonished me with earnest, heartfelt words.

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

zhòng
xīn
cháng