Chinese word

为主

Pronunciation

Pinyinwéi zhǔ

Meaning

  • verbmainly

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.

Illustration for 为主 (mainly)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A subject or feature takes the leading place in what something contains or aims to do.

Common phrases

  • 以家庭为主yǐ jiā tíng wéi zhǔ

    mostly families

  • 以工作为主yǐ gōng zuò wéi zhǔ

    mostly work

  • 以学生为主yǐ xué shēng wéi zhǔ

    mostly students

Similar words

以...为主yǐ wéi zhǔ: Uses a stated thing as the main part or focus of something.
侧重cè zhòng: Gives extra attention and importance to one particular aspect.
注重zhù zhòng: Treats something as important and gives it careful attention.
偏重piān zhòng: Gives one particular aspect much more weight than other aspects.

Definition in Chinese

把某物或某方面确立为主要内容或方向。bǎ mǒu wù huò mǒu fāng miàn què lì wéi zhǔ yào nèi róng huò fāng xiàng

Word origin

为 (wéi, "to make") combines with 主 (zhǔ, "main") to present one thing as the main part, which explains the word's focus on a dominant content or direction.

Usage tips

  • With food, courses, or services, this expression usually identifies the dominant component rather than claiming that every part is equal.

Other meanings

  • center onverb

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