扼要

扼要 è yào ㄜˋ ㄧㄠˋ aak1 jiu3

  • to the point
  • concise

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 扼 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 当我们发电报的时候,简明扼要是关键,因为是以字计费的。 When you send a telegram, brevity is essential because you will be charged for every word.

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