一语中的

一語中的

yīyǔzhòngdì

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 yīyǔzhòngdì, zhǐchūle 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 yīyǔzhòngdì, quán chǎng 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 yīyǔzhòngdì, 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