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主要是
Phrasezhǔyào shì
Description
我们用"主要是"来说最重要的原因或部分。
We use "主要是" to talk about the most important reason or part.
比如别人问你为什么这样做，你可以回答"主要是……"。
For example, if someone asks why you did something, you can answer with "主要是...".
Meanings
主要是zhǔyào shì
it is mainly (that); the main thing is
我不去，主要是没有时间。
I'm not going mainly because I don't have time.
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Notes
- Form
主要是 = 主要 (main/mainly) + 是 (to be/is).
- Nuance
often introduces the primary reason or explanation, similar to English "it's mainly because".
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