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How do you say “main” in Vietnamese?

“Main” in Vietnamese is chính (main), chủ yếu (principally).

Vietnamese words for “main”

  • chínhadjective
    Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦] · Saigon [cɨn˦˥]chính rising

    main; major; chief

    for “main” meaning: Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

    • Đó là ý chính.That's the main point.
  • chủ yếuadverb
    Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ ʔiəw˧˦] · Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ʔiw˦˥]chủ dipping yếu rising

    principally; mainly; mostly

    for “main” meaning: Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

    • Xe máy và xe đạp khác nhau chủ yếu ở đâu?What's the main difference between a motorcycle and a bicycle?

Related Vietnamese words

  • chính yếuadjective

    primary; main; essential

  • cảadjective

    all; whole; even

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