Chinese phrase
你支持〜的主要依据是什么？ nǐ zhī chí 〜 de zhǔ yào yī jù shì shén me
Meaning
What is the main reason you support ___?
When to use it
Asks for the main reason behind support for an idea. It is a clear, neutral question used to ask for the basis of a stated position.
Example dialogue
你支持提高公共交通补贴的主要依据是什么？ nǐ zhī chí tí gāo gōng gòng jiāo tōng bǔ tiē de zhǔ yào yī jù shì shén me
Why do you support higher public transit subsidies?
我认为这样能降低居民出行成本，也能缓解交通拥堵。 wǒ rèn wéi zhè yàng néng jiàng dī jū mín chū xíng chéng běn yě néng huán jiě jiāo tōng yōng dǔ
I think this can lower residents' travel costs and ease traffic congestion.