Chinese phrase
严重吗？ yán zhòng ma
Meaning
Is it serious?
When to use it
Asks whether a problem or illness is serious. It is a short, direct question used to show concern and ask about the level of danger or importance.
Example dialogue
我头很痛，昨天还发烧。 wǒ tóu hěn tòng zuó tiān hái fā shāo
I have a bad headache, and I had a fever yesterday.
你觉得 严重吗？ nǐ jué de yán zhòng ma
Do you think it's serious?