要领

要領
yàolǐng
noun HSK 7-9 #27,840

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 essentials
  2. 2 key points
  3. 3 knack

Examples

HSK 3
Tā shuō le bàntiān yě méiyǒu zhuāzhù yàolǐng.
He talked for a long time but didn't grasp the key points.
HSK 5
Xué yóuyǒng yào xiān zhǎngwò jīběn yàolǐng.
To learn swimming, you must first master the basic essentials.

Tips

usage
要领 emphasizes practical techniques or the knack of doing something. Common phrases: 掌握要领 (master the essentials), 抓住要领 (grasp the key points), 不得要领 (miss the point entirely).

Stroke Order

yào
lǐng