Definition
要素 (yàosù) means 'essential element' or 'key factor' — the necessary, defining parts of something. It overlaps with 因素 (yīnsù, 'factor, element'), but 要素 emphasizes what is indispensable or core, while 因素 is more neutral and can include any contributing factor. 元素 (yuánsù) is broader, covering chemical elements and abstract components, but is less about 'key' parts.
noun
essential elementkey factorconstituent
Easily confused
- 要紧yào jǐnlook-alikeimportant; urgent
Examples
- 要素。Shíjiān guǎnlǐ shì chénggōng de zhòngyào yào sù zhī yī.Time management is one of the key factors of success.
- 要素、。Zhège shíyàn de yào sù bāokuò wēndù, yālì hé cuīhuàjì.The key elements of this experiment include temperature, pressure, and catalyst.
- 要素。Fēnxī shìchǎng yào sù néng bāngzhù gōngsī zhìdìng gèng hǎo de cèlüè.Analyzing market factors can help companies formulate better strategies.
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