点
点 (diǎn) means “point”. It is made of 占 + 灬 and has 9 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word.
Break 点 into its parts
What 点 is made of
- 占 zhàn — to divine
- ⺊ — structural part
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 冂 — frame
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- ⺊ — structural part
- 灬 huǒ — fire
Origin hint: 灬 gives the meaning, 占 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
现在几点？Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?What time is it now?
我想吃一点儿面包。Wǒ xiǎng chī yīdiǎnr miànbāo.I'd like to eat a little bread.
Words with 点
Also built with 占
Quick facts
| Pinyin | diǎn |
|---|---|
| Meaning | point; o'clock; a little |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Radical | 火 (fire, #86) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | HSK 3.0 · Level 1 · HSK 2.0 · Level 1 |
Questions about 点
What does 点 mean?
点 (diǎn) means “point; o'clock; a little”.
How many strokes does 点 have?
点 has 9 strokes.
What is the radical of 点?
The radical of 点 is 火 (huǒ, “fire”), Kangxi radical number 86.
What parts make up 点?
点 is made of 占 (to divine) and 灬 (fire).
Which HSK level is 点?
点 is in HSK 3.0 · Level 1 and HSK 2.0 · Level 1.
Learn 点 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 · Group 32: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.