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点
diǎn
Description
“点”是一个很常用的字，可以表示时间的“点钟”，也可以表示“一点点”这样很小的数量。
"点" is a very common character that can indicate the time "o'clock" or a small amount like "a little bit."
在饭店里，我们也用“点”来表示点菜。
In restaurants, we also use "点" to mean ordering dishes.
Meanings
点diǎn
o'clock (unit of time)
现在是三点。
It is three o'clock now.
一点yìdiǎn
a little; a bit (small amount)
我想喝一点水。
I want to drink some water.
点diǎn
to order (food); to choose from a list
我们点了三个菜。
We ordered three dishes.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a time unit “点” means o'clock, while minutes use “分”, e.g. 三点五分.
- Usage
“一点儿” with 儿 is common in northern spoken Chinese for 'a little'.
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