English–Chinese
“mainstream” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǔ liú
Example
现在的主流是线上购物。xiàn zài de zhǔ liú shì xiàn shàng gòu wù
The mainstream today is online shopping.
How to say “mainstream” in Chinese
“Mainstream” in Chinese is 主流 (zhǔ liú).
A prevailing stream of thought or practice that guides the larger group rather than a small side current.
Example sentences with 主流
在学术界，某些理论已被视为主流。zài xué shù jiè mǒu xiē lǐ lùn yǐ bèi shì wéi zhǔ liú
In academia, some theories are now considered mainstream.
Tips for using 主流
- The word signals broad acceptance and influence, not merely brief popularity, which makes it useful when describing lasting social patterns.