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    Using 主要 (zhǔyào) to express "mainly" or "primary"

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    Structure

    主要 + 是 + Predicate

    Explanation

    The word 主要 (zhǔyào) means "mainly," "primarily," or "major." It can function as an adverb modifying a verb or as an adjective modifying a noun. For example, 主要是由能源价格推动的 means "is mainly driven by energy prices."

    Examples

    • 这次涨价主要是因为原材料贵了。

      Zhè cì zhǎngjià zhǔyào shì yīnwèi yuáncáiliào guì le.

      This price increase is mainly because raw materials have become more expensive.

    • 他的主要工作是负责产品设计。

      Tā de zhǔyào gōngzuò shì fùzé chǎnpǐn shèjì.

      His main job is to be in charge of product design.

    • 学生们主要来自附近的几个小区。

      Xuéshēngmen zhǔyào láizì fùjìn de jǐ gè xiǎoqū.

      The students mainly come from several nearby residential areas.

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