COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 点 is built
Traditional etymology note: 灬 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 占 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 点 (diǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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diǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
diǎn
点
point
Common words
dì diǎn
地点
place; site; location; venue
wǎn diǎn
晚点
(of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule; light dinner
diǎn míng
点名
roll call; to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name
diǎn tóu
点头
to nod
jǐng diǎn
景点
tourist attraction; scenic spot
quē diǎn
缺点
weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
点
点
点
点
点
点
点
点
LEARNING TIP
Remember 点
Say “diǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 点
Common words and phrases
dì diǎn
place; site; location; venue
wǎn diǎn
(of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule; light dinner
diǎn míng
roll call; to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name
diǎn tóu
to nod
jǐng diǎn
tourist attraction; scenic spot
quē diǎn
weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“点”。
Zhège zì shì “diǎn”.
This character is “点”.
我正在学习“点”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “点”.
请写一遍“点”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diǎn”.
Please write “点” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 点?
点 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 点 (diǎn) mean?
点 (diǎn) means point.
What is the radical of 点?
The radical of 点 is 灬, associated with Not yet classified.