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重 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to repeat; repetition; again
heavy; serious; to attach importance to
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again
to repeat
important
body weight
grave
important point
to attach importance to sth
to esteem
severity
great
weight
to pay attention to
Notice where 重 sits in each complete thought.
What you want is the most important thing.
Source: Tatoeba #754959 · CC BY 2.0 FRI couldn't get the point of his speech.
Source: Tatoeba #4621004 · CC BY 2.0 FRWhoever knows him well respects him.
Source: Tatoeba #336094 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis is very important to me.
Source: Tatoeba #718387 · CC BY 2.0 FRI have something important to talk about with you.
Source: Tatoeba #11702401 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou are the most important person in my life.
Source: Tatoeba #1315976 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.