点
drop; spot; dot; point; check; ignite; dim sum
Meanings
25 senses · 109 examplesnoun
small liquid drop
informalOften used with the neutral suffix 儿 in colloquial speech.
Small raindrops are falling outside the window.
A drop of ink fell on the newly washed clothes.
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There's only a tiny bit of water left in the bottle.
Don't waste even a tiny bit of grain.
Raindrops patter against the window.
noun
small mark; spot
Can refer to ink spots, stains, or tiny marks on a surface.
There's an ink spot on this piece of paper.
There are several brown spots on her arm.
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A little oil stain got on the clothes.
The pen accidentally drew a spot on the notebook.
There are a few dust spots on the wall.
noun
Chinese character stroke (dot)
formalOne of the eight basic strokes of standard Chinese characters.
The first stroke of the character 心 is a dot.
You should pay attention to how to write the dot stroke when writing Chinese characters.
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The character 主 has three horizontal strokes and one dot.
The teacher corrected my posture when writing the dot stroke.
The final stroke of the character 穴 is a dot.
noun
geometric point
formalUsed exclusively in mathematical contexts.
The intersection of two straight lines forms a point.
Both ends of a line segment are points.
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This geometric figure is made up of five points and four lines.
You can draw countless straight lines starting from a single point.
A circle is the set of points at a fixed distance from a given center point.
noun
decimal point
formalUsed to separate the integer and fractional parts of a decimal number.
The number 432.5 is read as sì sān èr diǎnr wǔ.
Please round this number to two decimal places.
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3.14159 is an approximate value of pi.
The total amount on this bill is 123.45 yuan.
0.5 is equal to one half.
measure word
a small amount
informalAlmost always used with the neutral suffix 儿 in spoken Chinese, often paired with the number 一.
It's just a tiny matter, don't take it to heart.
Please have a little something to eat before you leave.
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I'm a little tired and want to rest for a while.
He gave me a little bit of help.
It's a bit cold today, remember to wear more clothes.
measure word
item; point
formalUsed to count discrete items, opinions, or clauses.
I have two comments on this plan.
This report summarizes three core points.
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The teacher emphasized four exam requirements in class.
We need to improve our work in five aspects.
He put forward six suggestions for community construction.
noun
fixed point; marker
Can refer to physical locations, stages, or standard values.
We have reached the starting point of our journey.
The end point of this highway is in the provincial capital city.
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The freezing point of water is zero degrees Celsius.
The focus of this meeting is environmental protection.
We should find a breakthrough point based on the actual situation.
noun
aspect; feature
Used to refer to specific parts or qualities of something.
The advantage of this product is its low price.
We need to focus on customer needs.
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His works have very strong personal characteristics.
The focus of this article is data analysis.
We need to analyze the problem from multiple aspects.
verb
to dot; mark with dots
formalUsed for adding decorative or instructional dots to text or drawings.
Please put a dot under this sentence.
The teacher helped me comment on this composition.
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The painter added the finishing touch with just a few strokes, bringing the whole painting to life.
Please mark the key sentences with dots.
He marked several key points on the drawing.
verb
to tap; skim over
Used for light, quick touches that do not linger on the surface.
A dragonfly skims over the lake surface, touching the water briefly each time.
He pushed the small boat away with a single tap of his bamboo pole.
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The kitten tapped the water in the basin with its paw.
The stone tapped the water surface, creating a circle of ripples.
The dancer spun on the tips of her toes.
verb
to nod (head)
Used to show agreement, acknowledgement, or greeting.
After listening to me, he nodded to show agreement.
The teacher walked into the classroom and nodded to the students.
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She nodded to show that she understood.
My father nodded and let me continue speaking.
Hearing the good news, he couldn't help nodding.
verb
to season with liquid drops
Used for adding small amounts of liquid to food or treating a surface.
You need to add brine when making tofu.
Please help me put some eye drops in my eyes.
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The chef added a few drops of sesame oil to the dish.
The doctor told me to use the eye drops three times a day.
You should pay attention to the amount of brine when making marinated dishes.
verb
to sow seeds by spot sowing
formalRefers to planting seeds in small, spaced-out holes rather than broadcasting.
The farmer uncle is spot-sowing peanuts in the field.
They plan to spot-sow beans to improve soil fertility.
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This crop is suitable for spot sowing.
Grandpa taught me how to spot-sow corn seeds.
Spot sowing saves more seeds than broadcasting.
verb
to check; count one by one
Used for counting people, items, or numbers carefully.
The teacher is taking attendance to see who is absent from class.
Please help me count the number of people.
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The waiter is counting the tableware in the restaurant.
He is counting the products on the shelf.
Please check the items in the package you received.
verb
to order; select
Used for choosing food, entertainment, or other options from a list.
I'd like to order a portion of braised pork and rice.
The party host invited the audience to request performances.
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Let's order takeout for dinner tonight.
He requested his favorite song.
Please order me a cup of hot milk tea.
verb
to inspire; guide
formalUsed for helping someone understand a concept or solve a problem with a small hint.
He is very smart, he understands right away with a little hint.
The teacher gave me a hint, and I immediately understood the solution method.
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A word from my friend woke me up and helped me find the key to the problem.
This tutor is very good at guiding students' thinking.
His words cleared up my confusion.
verb
to ignite; light
Used for starting fires, lights, or other combustible materials.
Please turn on the light for me, it's too dark in the room.
He lit a cigarette with a lighter.
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Mom lit the stove and started cooking.
The candles on the birthday cake were all lit by the children.
Old Li has a bad temper, he gets angry easily.
verb
to decorate; embellish
Used for adding small decorative touches to make something more beautiful.
We decorated the classroom with flowers and colored lights.
This painting uses a few light ink strokes for embellishment, making it look particularly elegant.
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A few willow trees embellish the calm lake surface.
During the New Year, every family will decorate their home.
The ending of this article adds a finishing touch, making the whole story more complete.
noun
surname
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Teacher Dian is our Chinese teacher.
I know a friend whose surname is Dian.
noun
percussion gong/drum
archaicTraditional timing or signaling device, now mostly used in rural areas or historical contexts.
In ancient times, people used gongs to tell the time.
The night watchman in the village knocked on the gong to remind everyone to be safe.
measure word
watch unit (old timing)
archaicTraditional night timing system, no longer used in modern daily life.
The third watch of the fifth night in ancient times corresponds to 3:30 AM now.
The night watchman would knock the gong to mark the end of each watch.
measure word
hour
formalStandard modern time unit, same as 小时.
It's 10 AM now.
The train will arrive at 3 PM.
noun
scheduled time
Refers to fixed appointment times, opening hours, or other scheduled times.
Don't be late, class time is up.
We are already late, we need to hurry.
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This restaurant's business hours are from 7 AM to 10 PM.
noun
dim sum; pastry
Refers to small savory or sweet snacks, especially Cantonese dim sum.
We have morning tea and dim sum.
The dim sum at this shop is very famous.
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I bought some pastries as snacks.