B1 noun Neutral

要点

[yào diǎn]

The most important parts or aspects of something; key points.

Examples

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1

他在笔记本上记录了讲座的要点。

He recorded the main points of the lecture in his notebook.

2

这篇文章的要点很明确。

The main points of this article are very clear.

3

我们要抓住问题的要点。

We need to grasp the key points of the problem.

Word Family

Noun
要点
Adjective
重要的
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Memory Tip

Think of '要' (essential) and '点' (point).

Quick Quiz

老师在黑板上写下了这节课的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 要点

Examples

1

他在笔记本上记录了讲座的要点。

academic

He recorded the main points of the lecture in his notebook.

2

这篇文章的要点很明确。

formal

The main points of this article are very clear.

3

我们要抓住问题的要点。

business

We need to grasp the key points of the problem.

4

我刚才说的那些你记住要点就行了。

informal

Just remember the key points of what I just said.

5

说明书里列出了操作要点。

everyday

The manual lists the operational key points.

Word Family

Noun
要点
Adjective
重要的

Common Collocations

掌握要点 Grasp key points
记录要点 Record main points
技术要点 Technical key points
内容要点 Key content points
简述要点 Briefly state key points

Common Phrases

核心要点

Core key points

谈话要点

Talking points

学习要点

Learning points

Often Confused With

要点 vs 重点

Zhòngdiǎn is very similar but emphasizes importance/emphasis, while yàodiǎn emphasizes the essential parts or summary.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used when summarizing information or giving instructions.

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Common Mistakes

Using it to mean 'important thing' in a general sense; it's better for 'main points' in a list or summary.

💡

Memory Tip

Think of '要' (essential) and '点' (point).

📖

Word Origin

From '要' (important) and '点' (point).

Grammar Patterns

...的要点 抓住/掌握 + 要点

Quick Quiz

老师在黑板上写下了这节课的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 要点

Related Phrases

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