Definition
环节 (huán jié) refers to a stage, step, or component that is part of a connected process or system — like a link in a chain. Unlike 因素 (yīn sù 'factor'), which is an influencing element, or 成分 (chéng fèn 'ingredient'), which is a constituent of a mixture, 环节 emphasizes the sequential or interconnected nature of the part within a whole.
noun
(biology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede, etc.)(fig.) stagestepaspector component (of a process, project, system, etc.)
Easily confused
- 缓解huǎn jiěsound-aliketo alleviate, to relieve (pain, stress, a crisis)
Examples
- 环节。Zhège xiàngmù de měi yí gè huán jié dōu hěn zhòngyào.Every stage of this project is important.
- 环节？Shēngchǎn liúchéng zhōng zuì róngyì chū wèntí de huán jié shì shénme?What is the most problematic link in the production process?
- ，环节。Yào jiějué wèntí, bìxū xiān fēnxī měi gè huán jié.To solve the problem, you must first analyze each component.
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