Chinese word

要领

Pronunciation

Pinyinyào lǐng

Meaning

  • nounkey points

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 抓住要领zhuā zhù yào lǐng

    grasp the main points

  • 归纳要领guī nà yào lǐng

    sum up the key points

  • 传授要领chuán shòu yào lǐng

    impart the key points

Similar words

要点yào diǎn: The main points that a speaker or writer most needs to convey.
要旨yào zhǐ: The central idea and main content expressed briefly from a text or report.
重点zhòng diǎn: An important area that calls for focused effort in study or work.
关键guān jiàn: The crucial factor that can determine the outcome or course of an issue.

Definition in Chinese

指事情中必须把握的关键点或核心事项，以便简明说明、判断或付诸行动。zhǐ shì qíng zhōng bì xū bǎ wò de guān jiàn diǎn huò hé xīn shì xiàng yǐ biàn jiǎn míng shuō míng pàn duàn huò fù zhū xíng dòng

Word origin

要 (yào, "important or necessary") + 领 (lǐng, "collar or guiding part") presents the important part as the guidance that leads understanding and action.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • knacknoun

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