点

Traditional: 點

diǎn

Dictionary entry

to touch briefly; to tap

What does 点 mean?

点 (diǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to touch briefly; to tap

2to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list)

3to order (food etc); to select

4to mention; to bring up (a topic or person)

5to hint at; to imply

6to administer (eye medicine etc) in drops

7to light (a fire, a lamp etc); to ignite

8to nod (one's head) in agreement; to beckon by moving (one's hand) up and down

9point; dot; spot; speck

10dot stroke in Chinese characters

11(math.) decimal point

12point in time or space

Character breakdown

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点diǎnto touch briefly; to tap · to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list)

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