次要

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我们要先解决主要问题,次要问题以后再说。▶ —
   Let’s solve the main problems first and the minor ones later.
2. 在这件事上,价格是次要的。▶ —
   In this matter, price is secondary.

Collocations

Mnemonic

次 cì "second/next" + 要 yào "important": second in importance, i.e. secondary, minor. Pairs with and contrasts 主要 (main). 次要问题 = a secondary issue. Opposite of 主要 (primary).

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 次要?

   • 主要 (main, primary)
   • 重要 (important)
   • 关键 (crucial)
   • 首要 (foremost)