Vocabulary

肝心

essential; important; crucial; vital; main

na-adjective adj-no noun
N1 freq #7

Example sentences

We should try to be philosophical about life; wealth gained could also vanish.

A good beginning makes a good ending.

It is not what you read but how you read it that counts.

Resignation is the first lesson of life.

Whatever you're doing, starting off on the right foot is essential.

Your plan sounds good, but the bottom line is: will it bring us more business?

The accused spoke equivocally and didn't want to talk turkey.