中肯 (zhòng kěn) — pertinent; to the point; apropos

Definition

中肯 describes words, opinions, or criticism that hit the mark — relevant, apt, and well-targeted. Used in formal/written contexts, often for analysis or critique that names the real issue.

adjective

pertinentto the pointapropos

Examples

中肯。
Tā de yì jiàn hěn zhòng kěn.
His opinion is very pertinent.
中肯，。
Zhè ge pī píng fēi cháng zhòng kěn, diǎn chū le wèn tí suǒ zài.
This criticism is very to the point; it pinpoints the problem.
中肯，。
Nǐ de fēn xī hěn zhòng kěn, wǒ wán quán tóng yì.
Your analysis is very apropos; I completely agree.

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