要点 yàodiǎn main point
main point; essential
How to remember 要点: 要 want + 点 point = main point.
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How it is used
- The main points / key points - 抓住要点 (zhuāzhù yàodiǎn) grasp the main points.
- The essential takeaways of a talk, plan, or text; 要 = essential + 点 = point.
- Common in study/summary contexts: 复习要点 (fùxí yàodiǎn) review points.
Example sentences
- 我想要点钱。 Wǒ xiǎngyào diǎnqián.I want some money.
- 我想要点蛋糕。 Wǒ xiǎngyào diǎn dàngāo.I want some cake.
- 服务生，我要点菜。 Fúwùshēng, wǒyào diǎncài.Waiter, I'd like to order.