点
diǎn
The English word "point" (as a unit of scoring) can be translated into Chinese as 点 (diǎn).
点 is used to refer to a point in a logical argument, a specific location or a particular item. When you want to refer to ideas or a plan in an informal way, you might use the term 点子.
Meaning: unit of scoring in a game or competition (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 点 can represent a point in an argument or a location, it is not the standard term used for scoring in games or sports. In those contexts, the word 分 is much more common. Additionally, if you are referring to the essentials or the key points of a matter in a formal way, you should use 要点.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
diǎn
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 点 to count points on a scoreboard in sports or games. Instead, use 分 to denote a score.
Did you know?
- The word 点 can be used as a verb meaning 'to order' food from a menu in a restaurant.
- While 分 is used for sports scores, it also means 'minute' in time and 'cent' in currency, reflecting a broader concept of 'division'.
- While 点 means 'point', it is also the standard way to say 'o'clock' when telling time, such as in 三点 for 'three o'clock'.
Examples in context
- 这是第一点。That’s the first point.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific point in a sequence using 点.Tatoeba #2367523 by GlossaMatik, translation #2367524 by eastasiastudent
- 集合地点是哪儿？Where is the assembly point?This sentence shows how 点 is used to refer to a location.Tatoeba #5153278 by musclegirlxyp, translation #5241606 by cinqhiboux
- 这是一个关键点。This is a crucial point.This sentence demonstrates using 点 to highlight a crucial point.Tatoeba #8550380 by slo_oth, translation #8550226 by CK
- 这是一个重要的观点。This is an important point of view.
- 你能告诉我这个论文的要点吗？Can you tell me the key points of this paper?
- 今天的会议中，主要讨论了公司发展的要点。Today's meeting mainly discussed the key points of the company's development.
- 你有什么好的点子来解决这个问题吗？Do you have any good ideas to solve this problem?
- 我听说他的点子很有创意。I heard that his ideas are very creative.
- 告诉我学习这门课的要领。Tell me the key points to study for this course.
- 别担心，我教你开车的要领。Don't worry, I will teach you the essentials of driving.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Junjie and Yuting are playing a game of table tennis.
- 俊杰 Junjie我现在领先一个点。Wǒ xiànzài lǐngxiān yī gè diǎn.I am leading by one point now.
- 雨婷 Yuting没关系，我很快会追回来的。Méiguānxì, wǒ hěn kuài huì zhuī huílái de.It's okay, I will catch up soon.
- 俊杰 Junjie只要再得一点我就赢了。Zhǐyào zài dé yī diǎn wǒ jiù yíng le.I'll win as long as I get one more point.
- 雨婷 Yuting别太自信，比赛还没结束。Bié tài zìxìn, bǐsài hái méi jiéshù.Don't be too confident, the game isn't over yet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
