点 Stroke Order — How to Write 点

Stroke Order

点 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 灬, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

点 Radical and Character Components

Components:占灬

点 is a phono-semantic compound: 灬 (fire) carries the meaning, while 占 indicates the sound.

Radical: 灬 + 5 more strokes

点 Pronunciation and Pinyin

diǎn

Meanings of 点 in Chinese

diǎn点

Small marks, spots, or drops; it can also refer to an idea or a key point.

下起了蒙蒙细雨，窗户上挂满了水点

A light drizzle started, and the windows were covered with water drops.

In geometry, a point is a fundamental concept that has no length, width, or depth, possessing only position. It can also refer to the intersection of two lines or the ends of a line segment.

在平面几何中，点没有大小，只有位置。

In plane geometry, a point has no size, only position.

The symbol '.' indicating the beginning of the decimal part in mathematics, also known as 'decimal point', e.g., '231.4'.

小数点后面有几位数字？

How many digits are there after the decimal point?

Quantifier, used for small or few amounts of something, often liquids or small particles.

额头上冒出了几点汗珠。

A few beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

A specific location, point, or designated area, often indicating a limit or position.

这个小镇有几个主要的居民点。

This small town has several main residential areas.

Point; aspect; feature; characteristic.

这部电影的优点是特效做得很好。

The strong point of this movie is that the special effects are very well done.

One of the basic strokes in Chinese characters, resembling a dot (丶). It also refers to the 'three-dot water' radical (氵).

这个字有三点水。

This character has the three-dot water radical.

To add a dot or mark; figuratively, to embellish, decorate, or make critical comments, often providing a finishing touch or highlight.

这些小巧的摆件为房间增添了一丝点缀，显得更有品味

These small and exquisite ornaments added a touch of embellishment to the room, making it appear more tasteful.

To make something fall or emit intermittently, such as applying eyedrops or sowing seeds.

他每天晚上睡觉前都会点两滴眼药水。

He applies two drops of eyedrops every night before going to bed.

To touch lightly or briefly; to nod; to tap.

她向我点点头，表示同意。

She nodded at me, indicating agreement.

To light a fire; metaphorically, to stir up trouble or cause a disturbance.

你别再点火了，大家都很疲惫了。

Don't stir up more trouble; everyone is already very tired.

To check, count, or call out names (e.g., during a roll call).

老师正在点名，请同学们保持安静。

The teacher is taking attendance, students please keep quiet.

To designate, to select, or to order (e.g., food, a song).

我们点了G几道特色菜。

We ordered a few specialty dishes.

To indicate, point out, enlighten, or guide; to give advice or instruction.

感谢老师的指点，我才明白这道题怎么做

Thanks to the teacher's guidance, I finally understood how to solve this problem.

A unit of time. Historically, it referred to a subdivision of a 'geng' (night watch). In modern usage, it commonly means 'o'clock' or a specific point in time.

电影晚上七点半开始。

The movie starts at 7:30 PM.

To stain; to defile; to disgrace (a reputation).

他的丑闻点污了整个行业的声誉。

His scandal stained the reputation of the entire industry.

Refers to light refreshments or snacks, often eaten between main meals to satisfy hunger, or pastries.

下午茶时间，我喜欢吃些点心来补充能量。

During afternoon tea, I like to eat some snacks to replenish my energy.

To stand on tiptoe; same as '踮'.

他点起脚，想够到书架上的那本书。

He stood on tiptoe, trying to reach the book on the shelf.

Common Words and Phrases with 点

diǎn点bīng兵

to gather and review soldiers, especially those preparing for battle.

将军在校场上点兵，准备明日的军事演习。

The general mustered his troops on the training ground, preparing for tomorrow's military exercise.

diǎn点bō播

On-demand; to request a program (e.g., a song or movie) to be broadcast or played.

观众可以通过手机应用点播自己喜欢的电影。

Viewers can select and watch their favorite movies on demand through a mobile app.

diǎn点bō拨

To give advice or guidance; to enlighten.

多亏前辈的几句点拨，我才顺利解决了那个难题。

Thanks to a few pointers from my senior colleague, I was able to successfully solve that difficult problem.

diǎn点bǔ补

To have a small amount of food or a snack to relieve hunger.

我早上没来得及吃早饭，现在有点饿，先点补一点饼干吧。

I didn't have time for breakfast this morning, I'm a bit hungry now, so I'll just snack on some biscuits first to tide me over.

diǎn点cài菜

to order dishes in a restaurant

我们去那家新开的餐厅点菜吧。

Let's go to that newly opened restaurant and order some dishes.

diǎn点chuān穿

To point out; to expose a hidden fact or truth.

他的谎言很快就被朋友点穿了。

His lie was quickly exposed by his friend.

diǎn点cuàn窜

To revise or polish a text, often by deleting and inserting words or phrases.

这篇文章经过他仔细点窜，变得更加流畅自然了

The article became more fluent and natural after he carefully revised and polished it.

diǎn点dī滴

A drop of liquid; a small amount; an intravenous drip (IV drip).

雨水点滴地落在窗台上，发出轻微的声响。

Raindrops pattered softly on the windowsill.

diǎn点diǎn点

Tiny spots or specks; also refers to a slight amount or a hint of something.

夏日的夜晚，池塘里点点萤火虫闪烁着微光。

On a summer night, tiny specks of fireflies in the pond flickered with a faint light.

diǎn点fā发

fire in bursts

射手在靶场上练习点发，以提高射击精度。

The shooter practiced firing in short bursts at the range to improve accuracy.

diǎn点guǐ鬼huǒ火

To secretly stir up trouble or incite unrest from behind the scenes; to instigate discord clandestinely.

那个调皮的孩子喜欢在夜晚用手电筒点鬼火，吓唬路人。

That mischievous child enjoys using a flashlight at night to create 'ghostly lights' and scare passersby.

diǎn点hào号

Punctuation marks used to punctuate sentences and indicate pauses, such as commas, periods, and question marks.

在书写文章时，正确使用各种点号，如逗号、句号和问号，能使句子的意思表达得更清楚明白

When writing an article, correctly using various punctuation marks, such as commas, periods, and question marks, can make the meaning of the sentences clearer and more understandable.

diǎn点huà化

To enlighten or inspire someone, often in a spiritual or profound way, helping them to understand a deeper truth or principle.