nghiêm trọng

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The Vietnamese word "nghiêm trọng" is an adjective that means "serious" or "grave" in English. It is used to describe situations, problems, or conditions that are very important and require careful attention or action.

Usage Instructions:

• "Nghiêm trọng" is often used in contexts where something is considered significant or critical.
• It can describe emotional states, situations in news reports, health issues, or any matters that should not be taken lightly.

Examples:

1. In health context:

   • "Tình trạng sức khỏe của anh ấy rất nghiêm trọng."
   • (His health condition is very serious.)

2. In news:

   • "Vụ tai nạn này là một sự kiện nghiêm trọng."
   • (This accident is a serious event.)

3. In personal situations:

   • "Chúng ta cần nói chuyện về vấn đề nghiêm trọng này."
   • (We need to talk about this serious issue.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Nghiêm trọng" can be combined with other words to create phrases that emphasize seriousness:
  • "Vấn đề nghiêm trọng" (serious issue)
  • "Tình huống nghiêm trọng" (serious situation)

Word Variants:

• Nghiêm (serious) - This can be used alone to describe someone’s demeanor or tone.
• Trọng (weighty, important) - This word can be used in other contexts to refer to importance or significance.

Different Meanings:

While "nghiêm trọng" generally refers to seriousness, depending on the context, it can imply different levels of severity. For instance, in a light-hearted conversation, one might use "nghiêm trọng" ironically to describe something minor.

Synonyms:

• Nghiêm túc: serious, solemn, often used in contexts of behavior or attitude.
• Trầm trọng: grave, severe; often used in more extreme contexts, like severe health issues or crises.
• Quan trọng: important; while not exactly the same, it conveys the significance of a matter.

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adj

1. serious; grave