重头戏

重頭戲

zhòngtóuxì

noun #23,313

Meanings

1 highlight of a performance
2 main feature
3 showpiece
4 centerpiece event

Characters

heavy / weighty / important

opera / play / show

Examples

这场演出的重头戏是最后一幕。

Zhè chǎng yǎnchū de zhòngtóuxì shì zuìhòu yī mù.

The highlight of the performance was the last act.

产品发布会的重头戏是新款手机。

Chǎnpǐn fābùhuì de zhòngtóuxì shì xīnkuǎn shǒujī.

The centerpiece of the product launch was the new phone.

今晚的重头戏终于开始了。

Jīnwǎn de zhòngtóuxì zhōngyú kāishǐ le.

Tonight's main feature has finally begun.

Tips

usage

重头戏 literally refers to a demanding opera role involving much singing and action. It has extended to mean any central highlight or main event in a program, meeting, or occasion.

Stroke Order

重 zhòng

头 tóu

戏 xì