要素 (yào sù) — essential element; key factor; constituent

Definition

要素 means 'key element / essential factor,' used for the necessary components of a system or plan. 因素 is a broader 'factor' (including external or causal influences), while 元素 is a concrete 'element' (chemical, set member).

noun
essential elementkey factorconstituent
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Examples

  • 要素
    Shí jiān guǎn lǐ shì chéng gōng de zhòng yào yào sù zhī yī.
    Time management is one of the key factors of success.
  • 要素
    Zhè ge shí yàn de yào sù bāo kuò wēn dù, yā lì hé cuī huà jì.
    The key elements of this experiment include temperature, pressure, and catalyst.
  • 要素
    Fēn xī shì chǎng yào sù néng bāng zhù gōng sī zhì dìng gèng hǎo de cè lüè.
    Analyzing market factors can help companies formulate better strategies.

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