B1 noun Neutral

重点

/tʂʊŋ˥˩ tjɛn˨˩˦/

The most important or main point of something. Often used to focus attention in presentations or essays.

Examples

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1

考试的重点是前三章。

The focus of the exam is the first three chapters.

2

政府工作的重点是改善民生。

The focus of government work is to improve people's livelihoods.

3

快说重点,别绕圈子。

Get to the point, don't beat around the bush.

Word Family

Noun
重点
Verb
重视
Adjective
重要的
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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

1

考试的重点是前三章。

everyday

The focus of the exam is the first three chapters.

2

政府工作的重点是改善民生。

formal

The focus of government work is to improve people's livelihoods.

3

快说重点,别绕圈子。

informal

Get to the point, don't beat around the bush.

4

本文的重点在于分析数据模型。

academic

The focus of this paper lies in analyzing the data model.

5

我们的营销重点是年轻人。

business

Our marketing focus is young people.

Word Family

Noun
重点
Verb
重视
Adjective
重要的

Common Collocations

重点突出 to highlight/emphasize key points
重点工作 priority work
重点关注 to focus attention on
划重点 to mark the key points
重点项目 key project

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

重点 vs 要点

要点 is a list of 'main points'; 重点 is the 'primary focus' or 'priority'.

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Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun or sometimes as an adjective (e.g., 重点大学).

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '中点' (midpoint).

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Memory Tip

重 (heavy/important) + 点 (point) = the heavy point.

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Word Origin

From '重' (heavy/weighty) and '点' (point).

Grammar Patterns

重点是... 把...作为重点
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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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