How to Say ‘That's not the point’ in Simplified Chinese
这不是重点
💬 Usage Tip: A useful phrase to redirect conversation.
🇨🇳 In China: Echoes the cultural tendency to maintain relevance and clarity in discussions.
Phrase Breakdown
这
不是
重点
Word-by-Word Breakdown
这
[zhè]
this
Refers to something near the speaker.
这不是你要的答案。
This is not the answer you want.
不
[bù]
not
Used to negate.
这不是问题。
This is not an issue.
是
[shì]
is
To express identity or status.
他是学生。
He is a student.
重点
[zhòng diǎn]
main point
The primary focus or essence of something.
这不是我们讨论的重点。
This is not the main point of our discussion.
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