Definition
切题 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to stay on topic' or 'to be relevant'. The verb 切 can separate from 题 when adding negation, aspect, or duration: 切不题 ('doesn't fit the topic'), 切了题 ('became on-topic'). You often use it in 不切题 ('irrelevant') or after 很 (很切题, 'very relevant').
verb
to keep to the pointto be relevant (of speech or writing)
Examples
- 。Nǐ shuō de zhè jù huà yìdiǎn yě bù qiè tí.That sentence you said is not at all relevant to the topic.
- ，。Tā de fāyán qiē bù qiè tí, dàjiā yì tīng jiù zhīdào.Everyone can tell at once whether his remarks are on topic or not.
- ，。Zhè piān wénzhāng xiě de hěn qiè tí, suǒyǒu guāndiǎn dōu wéirào zhǔtí zhǎnkāi.This essay is very relevant; all the points revolve around the theme.
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