Definition
切中 means 'to hit the mark' in a figurative sense — to accurately identify or address a problem, weakness, or key point. It is commonly used in formal or analytical contexts (e.g., 切中要害 'hit the nail on the head', 切中时弊 'strike at the root of current evils'). Note that the standard pronunciation is qiè zhòng (with 中 in fourth tone), but the source pinyin here uses qiē zhōng; be aware of this discrepancy when studying.
r.v.
to hit the mark (in argument, criticism, or analysis)to strike home
Examples
- 切中。Tā de fēnxī qiē zhōng le wèntí de yàohài.His analysis hit the crux of the problem.
- 切中，。Zhè piān wénzhāng qiē zhōng shíbì, yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn tǎolùn.This article struck at current social ills and sparked widespread discussion.
- 切中。Nǐ de pīpíng qiē zhōng le tā de tòngchù.Your criticism hit him where it hurt.
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