主流
The ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional. It can also refer to the main current of a river.
Examples
3 of 5主流媒体对这一事件的报道比较客观。
The mainstream media coverage of this event has been relatively objective.
他的设计风格不属于当下的主流。
His design style does not belong to the current mainstream.
我们要进入主流社会，就必须掌握这些技能。
To enter mainstream society, we must master these skills.
Word Family
Memory Tip
主 (main) + 流 (flow/stream) = The main flow of a river or society.
Quick Quiz
在很多国家，环保意识已经成为社会____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 主流
Examples
主流媒体对这一事件的报道比较客观。
formalThe mainstream media coverage of this event has been relatively objective.
他的设计风格不属于当下的主流。
everydayHis design style does not belong to the current mainstream.
我们要进入主流社会，就必须掌握这些技能。
formalTo enter mainstream society, we must master these skills.
这种小众音乐很难进入主流市场。
businessThis niche music is difficult to enter the mainstream market.
虽然是非主流文化，但在年轻人中很受欢迎。
informalAlthough it is a non-mainstream culture, it is very popular among young people.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
非主流
non-mainstream (often refers to subcultures)
主流派
mainstream faction
回归主流
return to the mainstream
Often Confused With
流行 (popular) refers to what is currently liked or trendy; 主流 (mainstream) refers to what is established, standard, or dominant in society.
Usage Notes
Used when discussing sociological trends, media, and general public opinion.
Common Mistakes
Thinking '非主流' only refers to the mid-2000s internet subculture; it literally means anything not mainstream.
Memory Tip
主 (main) + 流 (flow/stream) = The main flow of a river or society.
Word Origin
Derived from '主要' (main) and '流向' (direction of flow).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In China, 'mainstream values' (主流价值观) is a common phrase used in education and government messaging.
Quick Quiz
在很多国家，环保意识已经成为社会____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 主流
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