B2 noun Neutral 1 min read

主线

zhuxian /ʈʂu³⁵ ɕjɛn⁵¹/
Practice it

The word '主线' represents the fundamental backbone or central narrative arc that provides structure and direction to any complex entity.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • The primary storyline or logic driving a narrative or project.
  • The central thread that connects various elements of a system.
  • The essential focus that prevents deviation from a main goal.

Overview

  1. 1概述：‘主线’（zhǔxiàn）是一个抽象比喻词，原指主要的线路，现在广泛用于文学、影视、项目管理及政策分析中。它代表了一个复杂系统中最重要的、起决定性作用的发展方向。2) 使用模式：常用于动宾结构，如‘把握主线’、‘贯穿主线’、‘偏离主线’。在描述故事时，通常指主角的核心任务；在职场中，指年度或项目的核心目标。3) 常见语境：在文学创作中，主线是情节的脊梁；在经济分析中，主线是影响市场的核心逻辑（如‘以科技创新为主线’）；在电子游戏中，‘主线任务’（Main Quest）是推动游戏进程的必要环节。4) 近义词辨析：与‘核心’相比，‘主线’更强调动态的过程和时间的延续；与‘线索’相比，‘主线’是唯一的、全局性的，而‘线索’可以是局部的或多条并行的。

Examples

1

这本书的主线非常清晰，读者很容易跟上作者的思路。

everyday

The main thread of this book is very clear, making it easy for readers to follow the author's logic.

2

会议强调，要紧紧围绕高质量发展这条主线开展工作。

formal

The meeting emphasized that work should be carried out closely around the main line of high-quality development.

3

我最近都在刷主线，还没时间去做支线任务。

informal

I've been grinding the main quest recently and haven't had time for side quests.

4

本文试图通过分析历史文献，勾勒出该学说演变的主线。

academic

This paper attempts to outline the main thread of the theory's evolution by analyzing historical documents.

Common Collocations

贯穿主线 to run through as a main thread
偏离主线 to deviate from the main line
把握主线 to grasp the main thread

Common Phrases

主线任务

Main quest/task

发展主线

Main line of development

Often Confused With

主线 vs 核心

Refers to the static 'core' or 'heart' of something, whereas '主线' implies a sequence or a path over time.

主线 vs 线索

Refers to 'clues' or 'threads' used to solve a mystery or link parts; '主线' is the singular, dominant thread.

Grammar Patterns

以...为主线 围绕...这一主线 主线任务

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is neutral to formal. It is frequently used in literary criticism, project management, and government documents to emphasize focus and continuity. In casual conversation, it is most often heard in the context of discussing movies, TV shows, or video games.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake for learners is using '主线' when they mean a literal physical line (like a rope). Another error is using it to describe a small detail; '主线' must always refer to the most important, overarching structure.

Tips

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Identify the core narrative thread in stories

When analyzing a Chinese novel or movie, use '主线' to describe the main character's journey or the primary conflict.

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Don't confuse literal and figurative lines

While '主线' can mean a main power line, in B2 level contexts, it almost always refers to a conceptual thread or storyline.

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Usage in Chinese gaming culture

In the Chinese gaming community, '主线' is the standard term for the 'Main Quest', while side quests are called '支线'.

Word Origin

Derived from the textile industry where a 'main thread' provides the strength for a fabric, and later applied to mapping and abstract logic.

Cultural Context

In modern China, '主线' is a buzzword in 'Mainstream Melody' (主旋律) films and state media to describe the path of national development.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Zhǔ' (Master/Main) and 'Xiàn' (Line). It is the 'Master Line' that controls where everything else goes.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

主线剧情是指影视剧或游戏中推动故事走向结局的核心情节，与之相对的是不影响大局的“支线”或“番外”。

这意味着在繁杂的任务中识别出最关键的目标，确保精力和资源优先投入到能产生决定性影响的工作上。

“主题”通常是作品传达的思想或灵魂，而“主线”是实现这个思想的具体情节或逻辑路径。

指在讨论、写作或执行计划时，注意力被次要细节分散，脱离了原本设定的核心轨道。

Test Yourself

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这部小说虽然人物众多，但始终围绕着家族兴衰这一___展开。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

‘主线’指故事的主要情节脉络，符合‘围绕家族兴衰展开’的语境。

multiple choice

在制定年度计划时，我们必须明确工作___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

‘工作主线’是职场常用表达，指工作的核心逻辑和主要方向。

sentence building

贯穿 / 改革开放 / 是 / 这一 / 整个 / 主线 / 发展历程 / 的

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

‘改革开放’作为主语，‘主线’作为宾语，‘贯穿...’作为定语，逻辑最通顺。

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