一语中的

一語中的

yīyǔ-zhòngdì

idiom

Meanings

1 to hit the bullseye with a single remark
2 to speak right to the point
3 to nail it in one phrase

Characters

to hit (a target)

target; bullseye

Examples

他一语中的，指出了方案的关键漏洞。

Tā yīyǔ-zhòngdì, zhǐchū le fāng'àn de guānjiàn lòudòng.

He hit the mark at once, pointing out the plan's critical flaw.

教授的评论一语中的，全场鸦雀无声。

Jiàoshòu de pínglùn yīyǔ-zhòngdì, quánchǎng yāquèwúshēng.

The professor's comment hit home, and the whole room fell silent.

她这句话一语中的，让大家无言以对。

Tā zhè jù huà yīyǔ-zhòngdì, ràng dàjiā wúyányǐduì.

Her one remark struck straight to the heart of the matter, leaving everyone speechless.

Tips

mistakes

中 here reads zhòng (to hit), not zhōng (middle); 的 reads dì (target, as in 目的), not de. The image is an arrow striking the target: 中 the verb, 的 the bullseye.

usage

Near-synonym 一针见血 is more critical/diagnostic. 一语中的 emphasizes precision and concision of the remark. Use for incisive comments in meetings, reviews, or debate.

Stroke Order

一 yī

语 yǔ

中 zhōng

的 de