点 (diǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 点 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 点 (diǎn) means "point / dot / to order / o'clock". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 灬.

Q: How do you write 点 stroke by stroke?

点 has 9 strokes. The radical is 灬. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 点 and 烈?

点 (diǎn) and 烈 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 点?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 灬. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 点?

Common words containing 点 include: 点菜 (diǎn cài) — to order food; 一点 (yì diǎn) — a little; a bit; one o'clock; 点头 (diǎn tóu) — to nod.

How to Write 点

The character 点 (diǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 灬 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

点 is pronounced diǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means point / dot / to order / o'clock.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 点 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 点

点菜 diǎn cài

to order food

一点 yì diǎn

a little; a bit; one o'clock

点头 diǎn tóu

to nod

Example Sentences

请问现在点菜吗？

qǐng wèn xiàn zài diǎn cài ma

Would you like to order now?

我想喝一点茶。

wǒ xiǎng hē yì diǎn chá

I want to drink some tea.

老师对我点头。

lǎo shī duì wǒ diǎn tóu

The teacher nodded at me.

Similar Characters

烈 liè

烝 zhēng

热 rè

Practice Writing 点 (diǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 点

What does 点 (diǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 点 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 点 and 烈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 点?

What common words use 点?

How to Write 点 (diǎn)