说到...，最引人注目的莫过于...
Reach for 说到...，最引人注目的莫过于... when you're transitioning into a topic and immediately want to single out its most striking feature. The 说到 half opens a new subject ('speaking of X'); the 最引人注目的莫过于 half delivers a verdict — 'the most eye-catching thing is none other than Y.' It's a journalist's flourish, perfect for opening paragraphs, market commentary, and feature articles where you want to telegraph the headline fast.
Structure
说到 [TOPIC]，最引人注目的莫过于 [STANDOUT ITEM]
shuōdào... zuì yǐnrén zhùmù de mò guòyú...
How to Think About It
Two-step rhetorical move: open a folder, then highlight one file. 说到 establishes the topic frame, and 莫过于 ('nothing surpasses') ranks one item as the most prominent inside it. The 最...莫过于 frame is a fixed superlative — 'the most X is none other than Y' — strongerthan plain 最X的是Y because it implies the writer has surveyed the field and named the winner.
Examples
说到今年的科技新品，最引人注目的莫过于这款折叠屏手机。
Shuōdào jīnnián de kējì xīnpǐn, zuì yǐnrén zhùmù de mò guòyú zhè kuǎn zhédié píng shǒujī.
Speaking of this year's tech releases, the most eye-catching is none other than this foldable-screen phone.
说到北京的小吃，最引人注目的莫过于豆汁儿。
Shuōdào Běijīng de xiǎochī, zuì yǐnrén zhùmù de mò guòyú dòuzhīr.
When it comes to Beijing street food, nothing stands out more than fermented mung-bean drink.
说到这家公司最近的改革，最引人注目的莫过于全员涨薪的决定。
Shuōdào zhè jiā gōngsī zuìjìn de gǎigé, zuì yǐnrén zhùmù de mò guòyú quányuán zhǎngxīn de juédìng.
Speaking of the company's recent reforms, the most striking is the decision to give every employee a raise.
Common Mistake
Learners drop 莫过于 and write 最引人注目的是 instead, which is grammatical but flat. The 莫过于 is what gives the phrase its formal, ranked feel; without it, the sentence loses the implied comparison.
说到中国名菜，最引人注目的是北京烤鸭。
说到中国名菜，最引人注目的莫过于北京烤鸭。
Don't Confuse With
说起...，...
说起 is a more casual topic opener ('speaking of...'). Pair it with simple comments in conversation; reserve 说到...莫过于 for written or formal speech.
最...的是...
Plain superlative ('the most X is Y'). Same meaning, much lighter weight. Use 莫过于 when you want literary rhythm.
首屈一指
Idiomatic phrase meaning 'second to none.' It identifies the leader but doesn't open a topic; pair it with 说到 if you want both moves: 说到...，首屈一指的是Y.
Practice
Fill in the blank: ___到本届电影节，最引人注目的莫过于这部纪录片。
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说
Fill in the blank: 说到中国名山，最引人注目的莫___于黄山。
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过
Arrange: 莫过于 / 引人注目的 / 说到 / 这首主题曲 / 这部电影 / 最 / ，
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说到这部电影，最引人注目的莫过于这首主题曲。
Translate to Chinese: Speaking of this year's economic news, the most striking is the rapid rise in oil prices.
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说到今年的经济新闻，最引人注目的莫过于油价的迅速上涨。
Open a topic from your field and highlight its standout feature using this pattern.
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说到今年的国产电动车，最引人注目的莫过于这家新品牌交付速度的飞跃。
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