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切中要害

qiè zhòng yào hài

4-character word

What 切中要害 means

1. to hit the target and do real damage (idiom)
2. fig. to hit where it hurts
3. fig. to hit home
4. an argument that hits the nail on the head

The characters in 切中要害

• 切qièdefinitely; absolutely (not); (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right.; Tut!…
• 中zhōngwithin; among; in; middle; center; while (doing sth); during
• 要yàoto want; to need; to ask for; will; shall; about to; need to; should
• 害hàito do harm to; to cause trouble to; harm

Example sentences

• 他的演讲简短且切中要害。
  Tā de yǎnjiǎng jiǎnduǎn qiě qièzhòngyàohài.
  His speech was short and to the point.