dot; drop; speck; beat
Meanings
6 senses · 17 examplesnoun
a small drop of liquid; a droplet
Often used for raindrops or water droplets.
Raindrops hit the window, making a pattering sound.
There were a few beads of sweat on his forehead.
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A few small round droplets formed on the water's surface.
Definition
a small spot or stain; a trace
Refers to small marks, like ink spots or oil stains.
I accidentally spilled ink on my shirt, leaving a black stain.
There are a few oil stains on this white piece of clothing; they're hard to wash out.
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There are some small brown speckles on the sparrow's feathers.
noun
beat in percussion music; rhythmic point
technicalA musical term referring to the precise moment a drum or other percussion instrument is struck.
The drummer needs to accurately hit every beat.
The beat of this song is very powerful and makes people want to dance.
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The teacher tapped out the rhythm, emphasizing the important beats in the music.
classifier
a small amount; a little bit (dialectal)
dialectUsed colloquially in some dialects to indicate a small quantity of something, often medicine. This usage is marked as dialectal in the source.
This illness isn't serious; just get a little medicine and you'll be fine.
There's still some rice in the pot; have a little more.
noun
the key point; the crucial part
Refers to the most important aspect or the core of a matter.
Your suggestion hit the key point, and the problem was solved instantly.
When doing things, you need to grasp the key points; don't put your effort in the wrong place.
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The key point of this article is to critique social phenomena, not just describe them.
noun
an idea; a plan; a method
informalOften used in phrases like '出点子' (to come up with an idea) or '想点子' (to think of a plan).
He's quick-witted and can always think of good ideas for making money.
Let's brainstorm together and come up with more ideas for the event.
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This is a brilliant promotional idea; sales are sure to increase dramatically.