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“heavyweight” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhòng liàng jí

Example

他参加了重量级的比赛。tā cān jiā le zhòng liàng jí de bǐ sài

He competed in a heavyweight match.

Illustration for 重量级 (heavyweight)

How to say “heavyweight” in Chinese

“Heavyweight” in Chinese is 重量级 (zhòng liàng jí).

An upper tier whose members stand out through physical size in competition or through influence beyond it.

Full entry for 重量级: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 重量级

这位拳手是重量级选手。zhè wèi quán shǒu shì zhòng liàng jí xuán shǒu

This boxer is a heavyweight competitor.

Tips for using 重量级

  • When the word describes a person, it usually signals status or influence rather than body size; in a contest, it retains its literal weight-class sense.

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