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提纲挈领
提綱挈領
tígāngqièlǐng
1. to concentrate on the main points (idiom); to bring out the essentials

Character Breakdown

提
tí
to hold in the hand; to lift, to raise
HSK 3 12 丶
纲
gāng
program, outline; principle, guiding thread
HSK 5 7 丶
挈
qiè
to assist, to help; to lead by hand
10 丶
领
lǐng
neck, collar; lead, guide
HSK 5 11 丶

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