Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Having great weight: Describes an object or person that has a high mass or is difficult to lift.
   • Serious or severe: Refers to a condition, situation, mistake, or illness that is grave, critical, or intense.
   • Dense or thick: Describes a substance with high density or a strong, concentrated quality (e.g., heavy air, strong alcohol).
   • Difficult or burdensome: Pertains to a task, responsibility, or punishment that requires great effort or is harsh.
   • Deep or profound: Used for feelings, emotions, or bonds that are intense and deeply felt.
   • Inclined or biased towards: Indicates a tendency to favor or emphasize one aspect over others.

2. Noun:

   • The heavy tone: In Vietnamese linguistics, the name of a tonal mark (dấu nặng), represented by a dot under a vowel.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Cái vali này rất nặng. (This suitcase is very heavy.)
  • Bệnh nhân đang trong tình trạng nặng. (The patient is in critical condition.)
  • Anh ấy bị phạt nặng vì vi phạm. (He was severely punished for the violation.)
  • Cô ấy có tình cảm nặng với người bạn cũ. (She has deep feelings for her old friend.)
  • Bài báo nặng về chỉ trích. (The article is heavy on criticism.)

• Noun:

  • Chữ "h" trong "hoạ" có dấu nặng. (The letter "h" in "hoạ" has the heavy tone mark.)

Advanced Usage

• "nặng lòng": to be emotionally attached or preoccupied with something/someone.

  • Ông ấy nặng lòng với mảnh đất quê hương. (He is deeply attached to his homeland.)

• "nặng trịch": extremely heavy (often describing a sensation or atmosphere).

  • Bầu không khí trong phòng nặng trịch. (The atmosphere in the room was oppressively heavy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cân nặng (n): weight.

  • Cô ấy kiểm soát cân nặng rất tốt. (She controls her weight very well.)

• Nặng nề (adj): heavy, burdensome, oppressive (often figurative).

  • Không khí cuộc họp thật nặng nề. (The atmosphere of the meeting was oppressive.)

• Trọng lượng (n): weight (physical property).

  • Trọng lượng của kiện hàng là 10 kg. (The weight of the package is 10 kg.)

Synonyms

• Heavy: of great weight.
• Severe: very intense or serious.
• Grave: serious, solemn.
• Burdened: weighed down.
• Dense: closely compacted.

Related Idioms

• Nặng như chì: as heavy as lead.

  • Chiếc rương cũ nặng như chì. (The old chest was as heavy as lead.)

• Nặng tình nặng nghĩa: to be deeply sentimental and bound by obligation.

  • Con người anh ta nặng tình nặng nghĩa. (He is a person of deep sentiment and loyalty.)

• Ăn no vác nặng: to be well-fed and then carry heavy loads (to repay a debt of gratitude).

  • Chúng tôi luôn nhớ ơn, ăn no vác nặng với sự giúp đỡ của người dân. (We are always grateful and will repay the heavy debt for the villagers' help.)

adj

1. heavy; ponderous; weighty
   • cân nặng
     to weigh heavy