主要

zhǔ yào
HSK 2adj,adv

Basic Meaning

adj,adv
Can be used as an adjective (e.g., 主要原因) or an adverb (e.g., 主要用来). Often precedes nouns or verbs to indicate importance.
main; primary; chiefly; primarily
指有关事物中最重要的，起决定作用的。
Words:
主要原因主要目的主要人物主要情节主要矛盾
Synonyms:
根本首要重要要紧关键紧要重点
Antonyms:
次要辅助枝节
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)是(shì)项(xiàng)目(mù)失(shī)败(bài)的(de)主(zhǔ)要(yào)原(yuán)因(yīn)
    This is the main reason for the project's failure.
  2. 这(zhè)本(běn)书(shū)主(zhǔ)要(yào)讲(jiǎng)述(shù)了(le)一(yī)个(gè)爱(ài)情(qíng)故(gù)事(shì)
    This book primarily tells a love story.
  3. 他(tā)是(shì)公(gōng)司(sī)的(de)主(zhǔ)要(yào)人(rén)物(wù)
    He is a key figure in the company.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 2
zhǔ主

master; owner

HSK 1
yào yāo要

to want; to need; have to; want to; will