提綱挈領 tí gāng qiè lǐng

state main points; give a clear outline

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to concentrate on the main points (idiom); to bring out the essentials

Characters

Character Meaning
提 tí HSK 3
to mention; to raise (an issue); to put forward
綱 gāng
guiding principle; outline; class (taxonomy)
挈 qiè
to take along (e.g. one's family); to lift; to raise
領 lǐng
to receive; to lead; collar