HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
点 — dot, point, to light
- Reading
- diǎn
- Meaning
- dot, point, to light
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
点 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is diǎn and it means dot, point, to light. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
点 appears in everyday chinese words such as 点 (point, dot, o'clock), 点 (o'clock, point, dot) and 点 (o'clock, dot, point).
Chinese words containing 点
Frequently asked questions
What does 点 mean in Chinese?
点 means dot, point, to light in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 点 read?
点 is read diǎn. Reading it inside real words — 点 and 点 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 点 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 点 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 点 in a word?
A common word containing 点 is 点 (diǎn) — "point, dot, o'clock". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 点 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 点 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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