Definition
点滴 is a noun with several connected senses. Its core literal meaning is 'a droplet', which extends to figurative 'a tiny amount' (e.g., 点点滴滴 'bits and pieces'). In medical contexts, 点滴 specifically refers to an intravenous drip (IV), often used in the phrase 打点滴 ('to receive an IV drip').
n.
a small amounta bitdropletintravenous dripIV drip
Examples
- 点滴。Zhèxiē dōu shì bǎoguì de jīngyàn diǎn dī.These are precious bits of experience.
- 点滴。Héyè shàng de diǎn dī xiàng zhēnzhū yí yàng.The droplets on the lotus leaf are like pearls.
- ，。Tā bìng le, zài yīyuàn dǎ diǎn dī.He's sick and is receiving an IV drip at the hospital.
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