yếu chỉ
[ʔiəw˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) main idea, essentials
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đến cuối thời Đường, ở Gia Hưng xuất hiện một danh gia kiếm thuật, y dựa vào yếu chỉ của kiếm pháp thời cổ mà đổi mới,[…]During the late Táng dynasty, there appeared in Jiāxīng an eminent swordsman; he started from on the essentials of ancient swordfighting techniques and innovated on them; […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “yếu chỉ” mean?
(noun) main idea, essentials
Is “yếu chỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.