点 (diǎn): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 点 has several meanings, including “dot,” “point,” “o’clock,” and “a little bit.” It is commonly used in phrases such as 几点了, which means “what time is it?” or “what hour is it?”. It can also be used to indicate a small amount of something, such as 一点儿, which means “a little bit.” In addition, 点 is often used in the context of ordering food.

Translation

Noun: point, dot
Verb: to nod, to click
Measure Word: a little, a bit

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我喜欢在晚上点蜡烛wǒ xǐhuān zài wǎnshàng diǎn làzhúI like to light candles in the evening
请在地图上点一下你的位置qǐng zài dìtú shàng diǎn yīxià nǐ de wèizhìPlease click on your location on the map
他说的话点燃了我的热情tā shuō de huà diǎn rán le wǒ de rèqíngHis words ignited my passion
我们需要点时间来做决定wǒmen xūyào diǎn shíjiān lái zuò juédìngWe need some time to make a decision
他的餐厅点菜非常有特色tā de cāntīng diǎn cài fēicháng yǒu tèsèHis restaurant’s menu is very unique
我会在你的名字后面点个赞wǒ huì zài nǐ de míngzì hòumiàn diǎn gè zànI’ll give you a thumbs up behind your name
他点了一杯咖啡,然后坐下来等朋友tā diǎn le yībēi kāfēi, ránhòu zuò xiàlái děng péngyǒuHe ordered a cup of coffee and then sat down to wait for his friend
这个问题点出了我们的矛盾zhège wèntí diǎn chū le wǒmen de máodùnThis issue highlighted our conflict

HSK

点 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 点 with Pinyin and English Translation