Chinese phrase
先说重点 xiān shuō zhòng diǎn
Meaning
start with the main point
When to use it
It means to give the main point before the details. It often introduces a clear, focused explanation, especially in professional or time-limited conversations.
Example dialogue
我们时间不多，能不能先说明一下？ wǒ men shí jiān bù duō néng bù néng xiān shuō míng yí xià
We don't have much time. Could you explain it first?
好的，先说重点，本季度目标是提高客户留存率。 hǎo de xiān shuō zhòng diǎn běn jì dù mù biāo shì tí gāo kè hù liú cún lǜ
Okay, I'll start with the main point: this quarter's goal is to increase customer retention.