主因 (zhǔ yīn) — main cause, primary reason

Definition

Examples

• 这次事故的主因是设备老化。
  Zhè cì shì gù de zhǔ yīn shì shè bèi lǎo huà.
  The main cause of this accident is equipment aging.
• 他辞职的主因是什么？
  Tā cí zhí de zhǔ yīn shì shén me?
  What is the main reason for his resignation?
• 主因在于缺乏沟通。
  zhǔ yīn Zài yú quē fá gōu tōng.
  The main reason lies in a lack of communication.