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“key points” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyào lǐng

Example

请把这件事的要领说清楚。qǐng bǎ zhè jiàn shì de yào lǐng shuō qīng chǔ

Please clearly explain the key points of this matter.

Illustration for 要领 (key points)

How to say “key points” in Chinese

“Key points” in Chinese is 要领 (yào lǐng).

The core content that allows an explanation to be understood or a method to be put into practice.

Full entry for 要领: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 要领

老师示范时要抓住要领,学生才能学得快。lǎo shī shì fàn shí yào zhuā zhù yào lǐng xué shēng cái néng xué de kuài

When the teacher demonstrates, they should grasp the main points so the students can learn quickly.

Tips for using 要领

  • 要领 (yàolǐng, "essential points") suits practical explanations of how something works or is done, rather than a complete account of every detail.

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