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点
diǎn
Description
“点”是一个很常用的字，可以说时间，比如“三点”，也可以表示很小的一个东西或者一点点。
"点" is a very common character; it can indicate time, like "three o'clock," or mean a tiny thing or a little bit.
在饭馆里，我们用“点”来点菜。
In a restaurant, we use "点" to order dishes.
Meanings
点diǎn
o'clock (hour of the day)
现在是七点。
It is seven o'clock now.
一点yìdiǎn
a little; a bit
我想喝一点水。
I want to drink some water.
点diǎn
to order (food); to select
我们点了三个菜。
We ordered three dishes.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
一点 softens a request; 有点 (yǒudiǎn) instead means 'somewhat' with a slightly negative tone.
- Etymology
originally 'a dot/spot'; extended to small amounts and clock hours marked on a dial.
In videos
“刚刚在机场就是过关卡之后呢差不多2点”
“我可以先帮你点杯饮料吗？”
“2点3点4点5点6点7点8点9点10点11点12点”
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