B1 noun Neutral

摘要

/tʂai⁵⁵ jɑʊ⁵¹/

A brief summary of the main points of an article, speech, or academic paper.

Examples

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1

请把会议的主要内容写一个摘要。

Please write a summary of the main contents of the meeting.

2

本书的摘要概括了作者的核心观点。

The abstract of this book summarizes the author's core views.

3

能给我个摘要吗?我没时间看细节。

Can you give me a summary? I don't have time for details.

Word Family

Noun
摘要
Verb
摘录
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Memory Tip

摘 (zhāi) means to pick or pluck (like a fruit), and 要 (yào) means important. You are 'picking the important parts'.

Quick Quiz

在查找文献时,阅读_____可以节省大量时间。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 摘要

Examples

1

请把会议的主要内容写一个摘要。

everyday

Please write a summary of the main contents of the meeting.

2

本书的摘要概括了作者的核心观点。

formal

The abstract of this book summarizes the author's core views.

3

能给我个摘要吗?我没时间看细节。

informal

Can you give me a summary? I don't have time for details.

4

所有提交给会议的论文都必须附带一份摘要。

academic

All papers submitted to the conference must be accompanied by an abstract.

5

这份商业计划书的摘要非常吸引投资人。

business

The executive summary of this business plan is very attractive to investors.

Word Family

Noun
摘要
Verb
摘录

Common Collocations

撰写摘要 to write an abstract
内容摘要 content summary
论文摘要 thesis abstract
摘要部分 abstract section
简短摘要 brief summary

Common Phrases

新闻摘要

news summary

执行摘要

executive summary

文献摘要

literature abstract

Often Confused With

摘要 vs 总结

总结 (zǒngjié) is the conclusion at the end of a process or text, while 摘要 (zhāiyào) is a standalone summary often placed at the beginning.

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Usage Notes

Essential term for academic reading and writing, specifically for identifying the 'Abstract'.

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Common Mistakes

Students often write too many details in a 摘要. It should be concise.

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Memory Tip

摘 (zhāi) means to pick or pluck (like a fruit), and 要 (yào) means important. You are 'picking the important parts'.

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Word Origin

Pluck (摘) + Essential (要).

Grammar Patterns

一份摘要 摘要显示...

Quick Quiz

在查找文献时,阅读_____可以节省大量时间。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 摘要

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