noun HSK 5
Traditional 要點
main point · key point · essential element · gist
Meaning
要点 refers to the most important or essential points of something, such as the core ideas of a discussion, the key elements of a plan, or the main takeaways from a text. It emphasizes what is crucial and cannot be omitted.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or academic contexts when summarizing information, giving presentations, or writing reports. Often appears with verbs like 抓住 (grasp), 总结 (summarize), or 说明 (explain). It's more formal than casual conversation vocabulary.
Examples
- 01老师让我们总结文章的要点。.The teacher asked us to summarize the main points of the article.
- 02他的发言抓住了问题的要点。.His speech grasped the key points of the issue.
Characters
Measure words
- 个三个要点
Common collocations
- 抓住要点to grasp the main points
- 总结要点to summarize the key points
- 说明要点to explain the main points
- 要点如下the main points are as follows
Antonyms
Origin
Composed of 要 (important/essential) and 点 (point), literally meaning 'important point.' The combination straightforwardly conveys the concept of key elements.