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

HSK 3

今晚的重头戏终于开始了。

Jīnwǎn de zhòngtóuxì zhōngyú kāishǐ le.

Tonight's main feature has finally begun.

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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.

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