核心 (hé xīn) — core, nucleus (the central or most important part)
Definition
核心 is the 'core' of an abstract issue or system (e.g. 核心问题, 核心利益). 中心 is more spatial or institutional (a place), 重心 emphasizes a shifted main focus.
noun
corenucleus (the central or most important part)
Examples
- 核心。Bǎo hù guó jiā hé xīn lì yì shì wǒ men de zé rèn.Protecting the core interests of the country is our responsibility.
- 核心。hé xīn Jià zhí guān duì shè huì fā zhǎn hěn zhòng yào.Core values are very important for social development.
- 核心？Zhè cì tǎo lùn de hé xīn wèn tí shì shén me?What is the core issue of this discussion?
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