提纲挈领 tí gāng qiè lǐng

state the main points; get to the heart

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 62900th word

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
纲 gāng HSK 5
guiding principle; outline; class (taxonomy)
挈 qiè
to take along (e.g. one's family); to lift; to raise
领 lǐng HSK 5
to receive; to lead; collar