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点 (diǎn) — to tap or touch briefly; to mark with a dot; to check off

Definition

点 (diǎn) here is the verb 'to tap briefly' or 'to check off / mark with a dot.' Use it for light, quick contact and for ticking items on a list. 敲 is heavier — a firm knock or strike.

to tap or touch brieflyto mark with a dotto check off
Easily confused

Examples

  • 点。
    Qǐng diǎn yí xià zhè ge zì.
    Please tap this character.
  • 。
    Lǎo shī zhèng zài diǎn míng zì.
    The teacher is checking off names.
  • 点。
    Tā zài zhǐ shàng diǎn le yí gè diǎn.
    He marked a dot on the paper.

Grammar

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