zyu2 zi2主旨

Jyutpingzyu2 zi2

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名詞

Definition

The gist, main idea, or central message of a passage or article.

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How it's used

Used primarily in academic or formal contexts when discussing the core message of a text or speech. While it functions as a noun, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless one is specifically analyzing content or summarizing information. It carries a slightly more analytical weight than simply asking what something is about.

Examples

le1呢pin1篇man4文ge3嘅zyu2主zi2旨hai6係gong2講waan4環bou2保。

The central idea of this article is about environmental protection.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知le1呢dyun6段je5嘢ge3嘅zyu2主zi2旨hai6係me1咩aa4呀？

Do you know what the gist of this passage is?

Common phrases

man4文zoeng1章zyu2主zi2旨

the gist of an article

koi3概kut3括zyu2主zi2旨

summarize the central idea

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 意思, which refers to general meaning. Use 主旨 only when referring to the core theme or main point of a structured piece of writing or a speech.