zyu2 sin3主線主线
Jyutpingzyu2 sin3
Yalejyú sin
Definition
The main plotline of a story, or the main quest in a video game.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of video games, movies, or novels to distinguish the core narrative from side quests or subplots. It carries a sense of progression, where completing the main thread is often the prerequisite for unlocking new areas or features. In casual gaming talk, it is frequently contrasted with 支線.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The main story of this game is very long, I've played for ages and still haven't finished it.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
