次要
cì yào
minor
In Chinese, '次要' is used to refer to something less important or secondary in nature. It can be used in various context such as subjects, items, details etc. The usage is quite similar to its English equivalent.
Example sentences using: 次要
这不是次要的问题。
Zhè búshì cìyào de wèntí.
This is not a minor issue.
The word '次要' is used in this sentence to convey that the issue being talked about is not insignificant or secondary.
次要目标已经达到。
Cìyào mùbiāo yǐjīng dádào.
The secondary objective has been achieved.
This sentence uses '次要' to indicate that while the objective achieved is important, it is not the main or primary objective.
这是次要原因。
Zhè shì cìyào yuányīn.
This is a secondary reason.
'次要' is used here to indicate that the reason discussed is not the main or primary reason.
她是次要角色。
Tā shì cìyào juésè.
She is a secondary character.
In this sentence '次要' is used to describe a character that plays a supporting or lesser role in a story or event.
这是次要因素。
Zhè shì cìyào yīnsù.
This is a secondary factor.
This sentence uses '次要' to indicate that the factor being discussed is not the most important or primary one.
这是次要道路。
Zhè shì cìyào dàolù.
This is a secondary road.
In this instance '次要' describes a road that is not the main or primary route.
我有次要的担忧。
Wǒ yǒu cìyào de dānyōu.
I have secondary concerns.
'次要' is used in this sentence to convey that while the speaker has concerns, they are not the most important or central ones.
这是我的次要选择。
Zhè shì wǒ de cìyào xuǎnzé.
This is my secondary choice.
The word '次要' in this context implies that the choice referred to is not the speaker's first or primary preference.
这是次要的任务。
Zhè shì cìyào de rènwù.
This is a secondary task.
In this sentence, '次要' is used to express that while the task is important, it's not the main duty or task.
我们遇到了次要问题。
Wǒmen yùdàole cìyào wèntí.
We have encountered a minor problem.
The phrase '次要问题' is used here to indicate a problem that is not the most significant or primary issue.