正题

正題

zhèngtí

noun #8,938

Meanings

1 main topic; subject proper
2 the point (of a discussion)

Characters

main; proper; correct

topic; subject; question

Examples

好了，我们言归正题。

Hǎole, wǒmen yán guī zhèngtí.

Alright, let's get back to the main topic.

别扯远了，说正题吧。

Bié chě yuǎn le, shuō zhèngtí ba.

Don't go off on a tangent — let's talk about the main point.

闲话少说，进入正题。

Xiánhuà shǎo shuō, jìnrù zhèngtí.

Enough small talk, let's get to the point.

Tips

usage

言归正题 (yánguīzhèngtí) is a set phrase meaning 'let's get back to the topic.' It's the go-to expression in meetings, speeches, and conversations to steer discussion back on track.

Stroke Order

正 zhèng

题 tí