English–Chinese
“crucial” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhì guān zhòng yào
Example
孩子的教育对父母来说至关重要。hái zi de jiào yù duì fù mǔ lái shuō zhì guān zhòng yào
A child's education is crucial to parents.
How to say “crucial” in Chinese
“Crucial” in Chinese is 至关重要 (zhì guān zhòng yào).
A factor that stands at the point where an outcome can turn one way or another.
Example sentences with 至关重要
对国家安全来说，情报系统的可靠性至关重要。duì guó jiā ān quán lái shuō qíng bào xì tǒng de kě kào xìng zhì guān zhòng yào
The reliability of the intelligence system is critically important to national security.
Tips for using 至关重要
- In everyday conversation, this four-syllable adjective sounds formal and weighty, so it is especially useful when discussing serious decisions, plans, or responsibilities.