摘要
A brief summary of the main points of an article, speech, or academic paper.
Examples
3 of 5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.
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.
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
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
请把会议的主要内容写一个摘要。
everydayPlease write a summary of the main contents of the meeting.
本书的摘要概括了作者的核心观点。
formalThe abstract of this book summarizes the author's core views.
能给我个摘要吗?我没时间看细节。
informalCan you give me a summary? I don't have time for details.
所有提交给会议的论文都必须附带一份摘要。
academicAll papers submitted to the conference must be accompanied by an abstract.
这份商业计划书的摘要非常吸引投资人。
businessThe executive summary of this business plan is very attractive to investors.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
新闻摘要
news summary
执行摘要
executive summary
文献摘要
literature abstract
Often Confused With
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.
Usage Notes
Essential term for academic reading and writing, specifically for identifying the 'Abstract'.
Common Mistakes
Students often write too many details in a 摘要. It should be concise.
Memory Tip
摘 (zhāi) means to pick or pluck (like a fruit), and 要 (yào) means important. You are 'picking the important parts'.
Word Origin
Pluck (摘) + Essential (要).
Grammar Patterns
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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