重在 (chóng) — to put emphasis on; the key is (in 重在参与, 重在预防)

Definition

A formal verb meaning 'the key is / to put emphasis on' — used in set phrases like 重在参与 and 重在预防 to stress what really matters, not a casual everyday word.

verb
to put emphasis onthe key is (in 重在参与, 重在预防)

Examples

  • 重在
    Bǐ sài chéng jì bú shì zuì zhòng yào de, chóng cān yù.
    The competition score isn't the most important thing; the key is to participate.
  • 重在
    Ān quán guǎn lǐ chóng yù fáng.
    Safety management emphasizes prevention.
  • 重在
    Tā de fā yán chóng qiáng diào tuán duì hé zuò.
    His speech put emphasis on teamwork.

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