点
diǎnTraditional 點
to point out; to bring up
Every meaning
diǎn
- to point out; to bring up
- to click (with a mouse)
- point; dot
- to nod; to tap
- to click (点鼠标 “click the mouse”, 点链接 “click a link”)
- a little; a bit
- to light; to ignite
- (after a number) point; item (两点建议 “two suggestions”)
- o'clock
- to order (food)
- decimal point
In a sentence
现在已经八点了。
It's already eight o'clock.
我想喝点水。
I'd like to drink a little water.
你想点什么菜？
What dishes would you like to order?
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In the Library
十二点。
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早上七点，我起床了。
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Words with 点
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).