切入点 (qiē) — entry point (for analysis, discussion, or attack)

Definition

A metaphorical 'entry point' — the angle or hook from which you start analyzing, discussing, or attacking a problem. Concrete rather than abstract: pick a 切入点, then develop from there.

noun
entry point (for analysis, discussion, or attack)

Examples

  • 切入点
    Zhè ge wèn tí de qiē shì shén me?
    What is the entry point to this problem?
  • 切入点
    Wǒ men xū yào zhǎo dào yí gè hé shì de qiē lái kāi shǐ zhè ge xiàng mù.
    We need to find a suitable starting point to begin this project.
  • 切入点
    Tā de fā yán zhǎo dào le duì fāng de qiē, fǎn bó dé fēi cháng yǒu lì.
    His speech found the opponent's weak point and refuted very forcefully.

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