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首要 (shǒu yào): primary, chief

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
primary, chief
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • the most important
  • of chief importance

Chinese explanation

  • 最重要的
  • 放在第一位的。常用来形容事情、任务或条件,表示在多个事物中排在最前面,需要最先考虑或处理。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

head

HSK 1

to want

Example sentences

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The company is currently facing a shortage of funds, so raising money is the top priority.

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When educating children, cultivating their moral character is the most important thing; academic performance comes second.

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Doctors believe that for this infectious disease, prevention is primary, and treatment is only a supplementary measure.

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