Meaning
提纲 refers to a structured outline or summary that captures the main points of a document, speech, or plan. It typically organizes key ideas in a hierarchical format, helping to plan or review content systematically.
Usage
Commonly used in academic, professional, and formal contexts when discussing document preparation, speech planning, or organizing ideas. Often appears in phrases like 写提纲 (write an outline) or 列提纲 (make an outline). It's a standard term in education and business settings.
Examples
- 01写文章之前，最好先列一个提纲。, .Before writing an article, it's best to make an outline first.
- 02老师要求我们准备一份演讲提纲。.The teacher asked us to prepare a speech outline.
Characters
Measure words
- 份一份提纲
- 个一个提纲
Common collocations
- 写提纲to write an outline
- 列提纲to make an outline
- 发言提纲speaking outline
- 工作提纲work outline
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 提 (to raise up) with 纲 (main rope/framework), literally suggesting 'raising the main threads' of a topic. Historically, 纲 referred to the main rope of a fishing net that, when pulled, brings up the entire net—thus metaphorically representing the key points that organize all other details.