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有的放矢

yǒu dì fàng shǐ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows (idiom)
  • fig. to have a clear objective

Definition

比喻说话做事有针对性，目标明确。

To have a definite object in view; to do something with a clear purpose.

Usage

用于形容有明确目标或针对性的行动或言论。

Used to describe actions or words that are targeted and purposeful.

Examples

  • 1 他学习很有计划，每门功课都有的放矢，所以成绩很好。(He studies with a clear plan and targets each subject purposefully, so he gets good grades.)
  • 2 在谈判中，我们应该有的放矢，抓住关键问题。(In negotiations, we should be targeted and focus on key issues.)
  • 3 这篇批评文章有的放矢，指出了问题的实质。(This critical article hits the mark, pointing out the essence of the problem.)
  • 4 政府出台的政策有的放矢，解决了民生难题。(The government's policies are targeted and solve people's livelihood problems.)
  • 5 教练的训练方法有的放矢，针对每个队员的弱点进行改进。(The coach's training methods are targeted, improving each player's weaknesses.)

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