English–Chinese
“mainly” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi zhǔ
Example
这家餐厅以海鲜为主，味道不错。zhè jiā cān tīng yǐ hǎi xiān wéi zhǔ wèi dào bú cuò
This restaurant mainly serves seafood, and the food tastes good.
How to say “mainly” in Chinese
“Mainly” in Chinese is 为主 (wéi zhǔ).
A subject or feature takes the leading place in what something contains or aims to do.
Example sentences with 为主
这个小区的居民以家庭为主，周末比较安静。zhè ge xiǎo qū de jū mín yǐ jiā tíng wéi zhǔ zhōu mò bǐ jiào ān jìng
This neighborhood is mainly home to families, and it is relatively quiet on weekends.
Tips for using 为主
- With food, courses, or services, this expression usually identifies the dominant component rather than claiming that every part is equal.