What does 首要 mean in Chinese?

首要 (shǒu yào) means "the most important; of chief importance" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 首要?

首要 is pronounced "shǒu yào" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 首要?

首要 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 首要?

首要 is made up of the characters 首, 要. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 首要?

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首要 (shǒu yào), the most important

首要

shǒu yào

the most important; of chief importance

Characters in This Word

首要

Definitions

the most important
of chief importance

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Related Words

为主(wéi zhǔ)· to rely mainly on

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武经总要(Wǔ Jīng Zǒng Yào)· "Collection of the Most Important Military Techniques", book published in 1044 during the Northern Song Dynasty

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为重(wéi zhòng)· to attach most importance to

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百善孝为先(bǎi shàn xiào wéi xiān)· of all virtues filial piety is most important (idiom)

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