重点
The most important or main point of something. Often used to focus attention in presentations or essays.
Examples
3 of 5考试的重点是前三章。
The focus of the exam is the first three chapters.
政府工作的重点是改善民生。
The focus of government work is to improve people's livelihoods.
快说重点，别绕圈子。
Get to the point, don't beat around the bush.
Word Family
Memory Tip
重 (heavy/important) + 点 (point) = the heavy point.
Quick Quiz
在这节课上，老师讲解了语法的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重点
Examples
考试的重点是前三章。
everydayThe focus of the exam is the first three chapters.
政府工作的重点是改善民生。
formalThe focus of government work is to improve people's livelihoods.
快说重点，别绕圈子。
informalGet to the point, don't beat around the bush.
本文的重点在于分析数据模型。
academicThe focus of this paper lies in analyzing the data model.
我们的营销重点是年轻人。
businessOur marketing focus is young people.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
重点学校
key school (top-tier)
重点保护
priority protection
重中之重
priority among priorities
Often Confused With
要点 is a list of 'main points'; 重点 is the 'primary focus' or 'priority'.
Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or sometimes as an adjective (e.g., 重点大学).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '中点' (midpoint).
Memory Tip
重 (heavy/important) + 点 (point) = the heavy point.
Word Origin
From '重' (heavy/weighty) and '点' (point).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Chinese education, '重点学校' (key schools) are highly prestigious.
Quick Quiz
在这节课上，老师讲解了语法的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重点
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