Meaning of diǎn:
点
point; dot; drop; speck; o'clock; point (in space or time); (old) one fifth of a two-hour watch 更[geng1]; dot stroke in Chinese characters
Tā zài dìtú shàng zhǎodào nàge zhòngyào de diǎn.
他在地图上找到那个重要的点。
He found that important point on the map.
Qǐng bāng wǒ zài zhè lǐ huà yī gè yuán diǎn.
请帮我在这里画一个圆点。
Please help me draw a circle dot here.
Yǔ kāishǐ xiàzhe xìxì de shuǐdiǎn.
雨开始下着细细的水点。
The rain started to fall in tiny drops.
Zhuōzi shàng yǒu gè xiǎo diǎn.
桌子上有个小点。
There is a small speck on the table.
Xiànzài shì wǎnshang qī diǎn.
现在是晚上七点。
It is seven o'clock in the evening.
Tā zài dìtú shàng biāojìle yīgè zhòngyào de diǎn.
她在地图上标记了一个重要的点。
She marked an important point on the map.
Měi guò yī gè diǎn, zhōng lóu jiù huì qiāo xiǎng.
每过一个点，钟楼就会敲响。
Every time an interval passes, the bell tower will chime.
Zhōngwén shūfǎ zhōng zuìxiǎo de bǐhuà zhī yī shì diǎn.
中文书法中最小的笔画之一是点。
One of the smallest strokes in Chinese calligraphy is the dot.
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
Lǎoshī gàosu xuésheng, huà huà shí yào zhùyì diǎn xiàn miàn de guānxì.
老师告诉学生，画画时要注意点线面的关系。
The teacher told the students to pay attention to the relationship between dots, lines, and surfaces when drawing.
Wǒmen xūyào yīgè yīgè de diǎn míng.
我们需要一个一个地点名。
We need to check the attendance one by one.
Tā zài càidān shàng diǎn le yī dào cài.
他在菜单上点了一道菜。
He chose a dish from the menu.
Zài cānguǎn, wǒmen juédìng xiān diǎn yǐnliào.
在餐馆，我们决定先点饮料。
At the restaurant, we decided to order drinks first.
Xiǎo māo yòng zhuǎzi qīngqīng de diǎn le shuǐmiàn.
小猫用爪子轻轻地点了水面。
The kitten lightly touched the water surface with its paw.
Lǎoshī gěi le wǒ yī gè xiǎo diǎn, gàosu wǒ dá'àn bù duì.
老师给了我一个小点，告诉我答案不对。
The teacher gave me a small hint, telling me that my answer was incorrect.
Wǎnshàng, wǒmen yīqǐ qù gōngyuán lǐ diǎn dēnglóng.
晚上，我们一起去公园里点灯笼。
In the evening, we go to the park together to light lanterns.
Tā yòng huǒchái bǎ làzhú diǎn rán le.
他用火柴把蜡烛点燃了。
He used a match to ignite the candle.
Tā kāishǐ mànmàn de diǎn jiǔ.
他开始慢慢地点酒。
He began to pour the liquor slowly, drop by drop.
classifier for items
Zhè shì yī diǎn lǐwù gěi nǐ de.
这是一点礼物给你的。
This is a small gift for you.
