Definition
摘要 (zhāiyào) is a formal, written term for a 'summary' or 'abstract' — typically the concise overview of a paper, article, or report. It is more structured and academic than 总结 (zǒngjié 'summing up'), which can be spoken or written and often includes personal reflection. 简介 (jiǎnjiè) is a 'brief introduction' that orients the reader, not a condensed version of the content.
noun
summaryabstract
verb
to summarizeto extract the main points
Examples
- 摘要。Qǐng zhāi yào yíxià zhè piān wénzhāng de zhǔyào nèiróng.Please summarize the main content of this article.
- 摘要。Lùnwén de zhāi yào tōngcháng fàng zài kāitóu.The abstract of a paper is usually placed at the beginning.
- 摘要，。Zhège zhāi yào xiě de hěn jiǎnjié, yí mù liǎo rán.This summary is written very concisely and is clear at a glance.
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