Definition
重要 (zhòng yào) is the general, everyday word for 'important'. 主要 (zhǔ yào) means 'main, primary' — the most important one among a group. 重大 (zhòng dà) is more formal and used for serious matters like events, decisions, or consequences.
adjective
importantsignificantmajor
Easily confused
- 中药zhōng yàosound-aliketraditional Chinese medicine
Examples
- 重要，。Zhège gōngzuò hěn zhòng yào, nǐ yào rènzhēn zuò.This job is very important; you have to do it carefully.
- 重要，。Xuéxí Zhōngwén hěn zhòng yào, nǐ yào jiāyóu.Learning Chinese is important, you need to work hard.
- 重要，。Míngtiān de huìyì hěn zhòng yào, nǐ bù néng chídào.Tomorrow's meeting is very important; you can't be late.
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