语重心长

yǔ zhòng xīn cháng

earnest and heartfelt (of advice)

Character by character

语yǔ
words

重zhòng
weighty

心xīn
heart

长cháng
long

老师语重心长地对我说：“别放弃。”

My teacher told me earnestly, 'Don't give up.'

Tone: positive (praise).

For an elder or superior giving sincere advice. Watch the tones: zhòng, cháng.

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