切中 (qiē zhōng) — to hit the mark (in argument, criticism, or analysis); to strike home
Definition
Used almost only in set phrases 切中要害 / 切中时弊, meaning an argument or analysis lands precisely on the key point. Register is formal and written.
verb
to hit the mark (in argument, criticism, or analysis)to strike home
Examples
- 切中。Tā de fēn xī qiē zhōng le wèn tí de yào hài.His analysis hit the crux of the problem.
- 切中，。Zhè piān wén zhāng qiē zhōng shí bì, yǐn qǐ le guǎng fàn tǎo lùn.This article struck at current social ills and sparked widespread discussion.
- 切中。Nǐ de pī píng qiē zhōng le tā de tòng chù.Your criticism hit him where it hurt.
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