Definition
点子 (diǎn zi) has two main meanings: (1) a small dot, spot, or droplet, and (2) an idea, suggestion, or key point. For the 'dot/spot' sense, it is similar to 点 (diǎn) but 点子 often implies a visible mark on a surface (e.g., an ink spot), while 点 is more general (a dot, point, or decimal point). 斑点 (bān diǎn) refers to a larger, often discolored spot or stain.
noun
spotdotspeckdroplet (of liquid)ideasuggestionpoint (of an argument or plan)
Easily confused
- 垫子diàn zisound-alikecushion
Examples
- 点子，。Bái chènshān shàng yǒu gè mò diǎn zi, zěnme xǐ dōu xǐ bù diào.There's an ink spot on the white shirt, and no matter how I wash it it won't come out.
- ，点子。Zhège chǎnpǐn néng chénggōng, quán kào tā chū de hǎo diǎn zi.This product's success is all thanks to the great ideas he came up with.
- 点子，。Nǐ shuōhuà de diǎn zi hěn zhǔn, yíxià jiù zhǐchū le wèntí de guānjiàn.The point you made is spot‑on; you immediately identified the crux of the problem.
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