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上点

shàng diǎn

Description

"上点"不是一个常用的词语,它是两个字放在一起。

"上点" is not a common word; it is just two characters placed together.

在口语里,我们常说"上点心",意思是多用一点心、更认真一点。

In spoken language, we often say "上点心," meaning to pay a bit more attention or be more careful.

Meanings

上点shàng diǎn

to add a little (of something)

菜里再上点盐吧。

Add a bit more salt to the dish.

上点心shàng diǎn xīn

to be more careful or attentive

做作业你要上点心。

You need to pay more attention when doing your homework.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    上 (put on/add) + 点 (a bit); often part of longer phrases like 上点心.

  • Nuance

    rarely stands alone; usually combined with a noun, as in 上点盐 or 上点心.

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