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a bit; a little bit / (used in negative expressions) (not) the least bit / (after an adjective, used to form the comparative) a bit more, -er / a point (in a discussion etc) / (calligraphy) dot stroke (、) / one o'clock (abbr. for 一點鍾|一点钟)
a hot tourist attraction / a tourist trap
not at all
break-even point
only the official is allowed to light the fire / Gods may do what cattle may not / quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi
selling point
a hint is all that is needed / understanding each other without the need to explain
to decorate / to dress up / to deck
comma
punctuation / a punctuation mark
hot spot / point of special interest
HSK 6
merit / benefit / strong point / advantage / CL: 個|个, 項|项
HSK 3
to do sth more quickly / Hurry up! / Get a move on!
a tiny bit
little by little / bit by bit / gradually
tourist attraction / travel sight
it's time (to do sth) / the time has come
what time? / when?
almost / nearly
p2p (peer-to-peer)
polka dot (abbr. for 波爾卡圓點|波尔卡圆点)
contention
to decorate / to adorn / sprinkled / studded / only for show
HSK 7-9
a drip / a little bit / intravenous drip (used to administer drugs)
characteristic (feature) / trait / feature / CL: 個|个
HSK 2
(lit. and fig.) focal point; focus
HSK 6
to like; to upvote (on social media)
blackjack (card game)
summit / peak / (math.) vertex
lit. the dragonfly touches the water lightly / superficial contact (idiom)
Wi-Fi hotspot
place / site / location / venue / CL: 個|个
HSK 1
click-through rate (for websites or online advertisements)
name of "water" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 85)
junction; crossroads / (geometry) point of intersection
resemblance
8:00 p.m. time slot (on television) / (Tw) (coll.) television drama series that airs in the prime time slot of 8:00 p.m.
advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons; merits and shortcomings
tipping point
(of a train etc) on time; punctual / (slang) awesome / (Tw) on the hour
designed to be torn off along a line of perforations
breakfast
to show sb how to get to the right path
light refreshments / pastry / dim sum (in Cantonese cooking) / dessert
HSK 7-9
triple point (thermodynamics)
slightly / a little / somewhat
HSK 2
(astronomy, math.) singularity / also pr. [ji1dian3]
foothold
starting point / (fig.) basis / motive
HSK 7-9
half-witted / nitwit
single point of failure
highlight (of an event, movie etc)
freezing point
just the tiniest bit / a hint of
a little bit
HSK 2
to work extra hours / to do overtime
starting line
(of a cadre etc) to work for a period of time with a grassroots unit to gain firsthand experience / (dialect) taking a crap
to recount (e.g. results of election) / to re-evaluate
important point; main point; focus / key (project etc) / to focus on; to put the emphasis on
HSK 2
point of sale (POS) / checkout / retail outlet
to put sb on an intravenous drip (Tw)
decimal point
the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch / the crucial point that brings the subject to life / a few words to clinch the point
to make an inventory / to take stock
place of interest / a place one has one's eye on
freezing point
point in time
dessert
critical point / boundary point
the least bit
on time; on schedule
amused by even the weakest joke / ready to laugh at the smallest thing
spot / point / dot / speck / drop (of liquid) / droplet / point (of argument) / idea / crux / indication / pointer
HSK 7-9
hour / specified time
to give instructions / to give advice
residential area
to check / to make inventory
highlight / bright spot
HSK 7-9
(computer networking) access point
Dalmatian (dog breed)
(slang) an aspect that invites ridicule (e.g. a film's plot inconsistencies or unrealistic character behavior)
blind spot
to reconnoiter; to case the joint / to cut it fine; to arrive with no time to spare / to dance to the beat
difficulty
HSK 7-9
webcast / to request item for broadcast on radio program / dibble seeding / spot seeding
scatter plot
floating point operation
to order dishes (in a restaurant)
stronghold / defended military base / base for operations / strategic point / foothold / (market) presence
starting point
HSK 6
to attack publicly / to stage a denunciation campaign
(computing) to open (a link, file etc) by clicking or tapping
to highlight or underline an important point
to order à la carte / single point (of measurement, mounting etc)
strategic point
to touch on sth and leave it there / to take care not to overdo sth
remarkable (performance, achievement etc) / worthy of praise

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