jing4 zung6凝重

Jyutpingjing4 zung6

Yaleyìhng juhng

形容詞Common

Definition

Solemn, dignified, or grave in expression or atmosphere.

neutraldescriptionsemotion

How it's used

Focuses primarily on the atmosphere or a person's facial expression when they are deep in thought or facing a serious situation. It carries a sense of weightiness that suggests something significant is happening, rather than just being a synonym for sad or angry. Use it to describe a mood that makes others feel the need to be quiet or cautious.

Examples

keoi5佢san4神sik1色jing4凝zung6重gam3咁mong6望zyu6住fan2份bou3報gou3告。

He looked at the report with a grave expression.

dim2點gaai2解nei5你gam1今jat6日go3個joeng2樣gam3咁jing4凝zung6重aa4呀？

Why do you look so serious today?

Common phrases

san4神sik1色jing4凝zung6重

grave expression

hei3氣fan1氛jing4凝zung6重

heavy atmosphere

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical weight or heavy objects, as it is strictly reserved for abstract moods, atmospheres, or facial expressions. It is also not typically used for casual seriousness, such as being focused on a simple task.