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持重

chí zhòng

2-character word

What 持重 means

1. prudent; cautious
2. to be in charge of ritual ceremonies
3. to hold an important office

The characters in 持重

• 持chíto hold; to grasp; to support
• 重zhòngheavy; serious; to attach importance to

Words containing 持重

• 老成持重lǎo chéng chí zhòngold and wise; experienced and knowledgeable

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