relevant; pertinent; sticking to the point
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be relevant; to stick to the point; to be pertinent
formalUsed mainly to describe whether the content of writing or speech aligns with the given topic or question. Often used in academic or formal contexts.
Tā他
de的
huí回
dá答
fēi非
cháng常
qiè切
tí题
。
His answer is very much to the point.
Zhè这
piān篇
zuò作
wén文
bù不
qiè切
tí题
，
dé得
fēn分
hěn很
dī低
。
This essay is off-topic and received a low score.
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Tǎo讨
lùn论
fā发
yán言
yīng应
gāi该
lì力
qiú求
qiè切
tí题
。
Discussion remarks should strive to be relevant.
Tā他
de的
bào报
gào告
qiè切
tí题
ér而
shēn深
kè刻
。
His report is both pertinent and profound.