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    Describing something as main or primary with 主要 (zhǔyào)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    主要 + Noun / 主要 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 主要 (zhǔyào) means "main," "primary," or "principal" and is used to highlight the most important element among several. It typically modifies a noun directly or appears before 的 to form an attributive phrase.

    Examples

    • 我们先讨论一下主要问题吧。

      Wǒmen xiān tǎolùn yīxià zhǔyào wèntí ba.

      Let's discuss the main issues first.

    • 这次旅行的主要目的是放松心情。

      Zhè cì lǚxíng de zhǔyào mùdì shì fàngsōng xīnqíng.

      The main purpose of this trip is to relax.

    • 价格是顾客考虑的主要因素。

      Jiàgé shì gùkè kǎolǜ de zhǔyào yīnsù.

      Price is the main factor customers consider.

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