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primary in Chinese

primary in Chinese is 第一, 前, 基本 — primary means most important; main.

primary in Chinese

第一
adj
Pronounced: dì yī
First or earliest in a group or series.
adj
Pronounced: qián
Main; principal; chief; placed ahead of others.
基本
noun
Pronounced: jī běn
A base or fundamental component; something that is irreducible.

What does "primary" mean?

  1. adj Most important; main.
    "Her primary concern was her children's safety."
  2. adj First in a sequence or order; earliest.
    "Primary education typically begins around age five."
  3. noun An election held to choose a party's candidate before the main election.
    "He lost the primary to a younger challenger."

primary in a sentence

  • Her primary concern was her children's safety.
  • The primary cause of the delay was bad weather.
  • Primary education typically begins around age five.
  • He lost the primary to a younger challenger.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "primary" in Chinese?

"primary" in Chinese is 第一, 前, 基本. primary means: Most important; main.

How do you pronounce 第一?

"primary" in Chinese is 第一, pronounced "dì yī".

How do you use "primary" in a sentence?

Example: "Her primary concern was her children's safety." In Chinese, "primary" is 第一, 前, 基本.

Are there other ways to say "primary" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "primary": 第一, 前, 基本.

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