补语·方位·数量 · Complements & Space

点 diǎn

a bit / o'clock / dot

点 (diǎn) means "a bit / o'clock / dot" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with 点

慢

màn

slow

二维码

èrwéimǎ

QR code

服务员

fúwùyuán

waiter

汤

tāng

soup

声音

shēngyīn

voice

担心

dānxīn

to worry

Frequently asked questions

What does 点 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

点 (diǎn) means "a bit / o'clock / dot" in Chinese. 点 (diǎn) means "a bit / o'clock / dot" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 点 in a sentence?

Use 点 (diǎn) the way you would use "a bit / o'clock / dot" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 点?

Common words that pair with 点 include 慢. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 点 (diǎn) and 下去 (xiàqù)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 点 means "a bit / o'clock / dot"; 下去 means "continue / go on". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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Why this concept matters

One concept should unlock a network, not one translation

Speak1000 teaches 点 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.

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Hear 点 used in real sentences

The fastest way to remember 点 (diǎn) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.

Try Free Lesson: Unit 1