gist in Chinese
gist in Chinese is 要旨 — gist means the main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
gist in Chinese
要旨
Pronounced: yào zhǐ
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
What does "gist" mean?
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noun The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
"I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument."
gist in a sentence
- I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument.
- Just give me the gist — I don't need all the details.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gist" in Chinese?
"gist" in Chinese is 要旨. gist means: The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
How do you pronounce 要旨?
"gist" in Chinese is 要旨, pronounced "yào zhǐ".
How do you use "gist" in a sentence?
Example: "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument." In Chinese, "gist" is 要旨.
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