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点 (diǎn) English Meaning
- point
- dot
- drop
- speck
- o’clock
- point(in space or time)
- to draw a dot
- to check on a list
- to choose
- to order (food in a restaurant)
- to touch briefly
- to hint
- to light
- to ignite
- to pour a liquid drop by drop
- (old) one fifth of a two-hour watch 更(gēng)
- dot stroke in Chinese characters
- classifier for items
Traditional Character: 點
Sample Sentences
- 多吃点蔬菜。
Duō chī diǎn shūcài.
Eat more vegetables. - 我点鼻塞。
Wǒ diǎn bísè.
I am a bit stuffed up. - 给她点时间。
Gěi tā diǎn shíjiān.
Give her a moment. - 略微超重了点。
Lüèwēi chāozhòngle diǎn.
It’s a little overweight. - 喝点东西吗？
Hē diǎn dōngxī ma?
Want a drink? - 少喝点啤酒！
Shǎo hē diǎn píjiǔ!
Go easy on the beer!
Stroke Order & Character Components
点 (diǎn): point; dot; drop; speck; o'clock; point (in space or time); to draw a dot; to check on a list; to choose; to order (food in a restaurant); to touch briefly; to hint; to light; to ignite; to pour a liquid drop by drop; (old) one-fifth of a two-hour watch 更(gēng); dot stroke in Chinese characters; classifier for items
- 卜 (bo): divination
- 口 (kǒu): mouth
- 灬 (biāo): fire, legs
