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The word "主要" is formed by combining the character "主", which conveys "main" or "primary", with the character "要", which denotes "important" or "essential", resulting in a compound where "主" modifies "要" to express the concept of "primary importance" or "main".

Example Sentences Hide

健康是最主要的。

Jiànkāng shì zuì zhǔyào de.

Health is the most important.

这本书主要讲历史。

Zhè běn shū zhǔyào jiǎng lìshǐ.

This book mainly talks about history.

我们主要依靠太阳能。

Wǒmen zhǔyào yīkào tàiyángnéng.

We mainly rely on solar energy.

公司的主要收入来自海外。

Gōngsī de zhǔyào shōurù láizì hǎiwài.

The company's main income comes from overseas.

这项政策的主要目的是促进经济增长。

Zhè xiàng zhèngcè de zhǔyào mùdì shì cùjìn jīngjì zēngzhǎng.

The main purpose of this policy is to promote economic growth.

Word Definition - 主要

zhǔ yào main; principal; major; primary

Individual Character Details

主 zhǔ
要 yāo, yào