为主 (wéi zhǔ) — to give priority to, to be mainly (something)
Definition
Functions as a predicate meaning 'to be mainly / primarily (something),' used to state the main focus. Often appears in 以…∼ constructions where 以 marks the topic and 为主 names its principal aspect.
verb
to give priority toto be mainly (something)
Examples
- 为主。Zhè cì huó dòng yǐ xué xí wéi zhǔ.This event focuses mainly on learning.
- 为主。Tā de gōng zuò yǐ xiāo shòu wéi zhǔ.His work mainly involves sales.
- 为主。Xué xiào yǐ jiào yù wéi zhǔ.A school's main purpose is education.
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