jiu3 dim2要點要点

Jyutpingjiu3 dim2

Yaleyiu dím

名詞Very common

Definition

The main point, gist, or essential detail.

neutralcommunicationwork

How it's used

Focus on the core message or the most essential information when using this term. It is frequently used in professional or academic settings to summarize lengthy discussions or documents. Unlike general summaries, it specifically highlights the parts that require immediate attention or action.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你gong2講zo2咗gam3咁noi6耐，dou3到dai2底jiu3要dim2點hai6係mat1乜aa3呀？

You have been talking for so long, what is the main point exactly?

ni1呢fan6份bou3報gou3告ge3嘅jiu3要dim2點ngo5我ji5已ging1經se2寫dai1低saai3晒。

I have already written down all the main points of this report.

Common phrases

gwai1歸naap6納jiu3要dim2點

summarize the main points

zoeng2掌aak1握jiu3要dim2點

grasp the gist

Common mistake

Avoid confusing this with the Mandarin phrase 要點, which can sometimes mean 'to need to do something' or 'a point of requirement'. In Cantonese, it is strictly a noun referring to the gist or key takeaway.