How to Say ‘Primarily’ in Simplified Chinese
主要是
zhǔ yào shì
[zhǔ yào shì]
💬 Usage Tip: [主要是] is a handy way to focus the explanation on the main point: [主要是黄豆做的] = "it's mainly made from soybeans." You can swap in what follows: [主要是不含乳制品] "mainly, it doesn't contain dairy."
Phrase Breakdown
主要
zhǔ yào
[zhǔ yào]
mainly is; primarily is
Used to highlight the main reason or purpose.
这杯饮料【主要是】奶泡做的。
This drink is mainly made of milk foam.
是
shì
[shì]
is; to be
Used to indicate identity or equivalence.
这杯饮料主要【是】奶泡做的。
This drink is mainly made of milk foam.
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