一针见血 (yì zhēn-jiàn xiě) — to hit the nail on the head; to make a pointed and accurate remark
Definition
A chengyu meaning a remark gets straight to the point with no wasted words. Use it to praise sharp, accurate criticism or analysis.
phrase
to hit the nail on the headto make a pointed and accurate remark
Examples
- 一针见血，。Tā de pī píng yì zhēn-jiàn xiě, ràng rén wú fǎ fǎn bó.His criticism hit the nail on the head, leaving no room for rebuttal.
- 一针见血。Zhè piān bào dào yì zhēn-jiàn xiě dì zhǐ chū le wèn tí de gēn yuán.This report pinpointed the root of the problem with remarkable accuracy.
- 一针见血，。Nǐ zhè jù huà shuō dé yì zhēn-jiàn xiě, wǒ wán quán tóng yì.What you said was spot on — I completely agree.
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