Definition
一针见血 (yì zhēn-jiàn xiě) is a set phrase meaning 'to hit the nail on the head' — a remark or criticism that is piercingly accurate and gets straight to the core of an issue. It's used in both speech and writing, often as an adverbial or complement, and carries a sharper, more incisive tone than simply saying 准确 (zhǔnquè 'accurate').
phrase
to hit the nail on the headto make a pointed and accurate remark
Examples
- 一针见血，。Tā de pīpíng yì zhēn-jiàn xiě, ràng rén wúfǎ fǎnbó.His criticism hit the nail on the head, leaving no room for rebuttal.
- 一针见血。Zhè piān bàodào yì zhēn-jiàn xiě de zhǐchū le wèntí de gēnyuán.This report pinpointed the root of the problem with remarkable accuracy.
- 一针见血，。Nǐ zhè jù huà shuō de yì zhēn-jiàn xiě, wǒ wánquán tóngyì.What you said was spot on — I completely agree.
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