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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
break-even point
selling point
to decorate / to dress up / to deck
comma
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
characteristic (feature) / trait / feature / CL: 個|个
HSK 2
(lit. and fig.) focal point; focus
HSK 6
blackjack (card game)
summit / peak / (math.) vertex
Wi-Fi hotspot
(military) high ground / vantage point (providing a good view); commanding position (providing strategic advantage)
place / site / location / venue / CL: 個|个
HSK 1
junction; crossroads / (geometry) point of intersection
resemblance
advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons; merits and shortcomings
tipping point
(of a train etc) on time; punctual / (slang) awesome / (Tw) on the hour
breakfast
triple point (thermodynamics)
(astronomy, math.) singularity / also pr. [ji1dian3]
foothold
starting point / (fig.) basis / motive
HSK 7-9
half-witted / nitwit
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
(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
decimal 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
hour / specified time
residential area
to check / to make inventory
highlight / bright spot
HSK 7-9
(computer networking) access point
(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
stronghold / defended military base / base for operations / strategic point / foothold / (market) presence
starting point
HSK 6
to highlight or underline an important point
to order à la carte / single point (of measurement, mounting etc)
strategic point
remarkable (performance, achievement etc) / worthy of praise
the scene of the incident
turning point / breaking point / inflexion point (math., a point of a curve at which the curvature changes sign)
to count / to itemize
place of birth
the end / end point / finishing line (in a race) / destination / terminus / CL: 個|个
HSK 5
to comment / a point by point commentary
key point; crux / (finance) basis point, abbr. to 基點|基点
a little
not on time / late (public transport, airlines) / overdue / behind schedule / delayed
to synchronize (a video etc) to the beat of a piece of music
dot
tiny / very small / tiny thing / small child / baby
image noise
time of day exactly on the hour (i.e. 12:00, 1:00 etc) / to make an inventory / (math.) point that has integer coordinates
tourist attraction; scenic spot
HSK 6
node
flash point (chemistry)
starting point / square one / (coordinate geometry) origin
common word for equinox and solstice / point of difference / point of divergence
period (punctuation) / (fig.) endpoint / finish
(of trains etc) late / delayed / behind schedule / light dinner
HSK 4
point of penetration (military) / breakthrough
(web analytics) event tracking / event
a doubtful point
HSK 7-9
center / central point / focus
to touch a nerve
eyespot (in lower creatures)
stationary point
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  *点* | 点* | *点
to touch briefly; to tap / to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list) / to order (food etc); to select / to mention; to bring up (a topic or person) / to hint at; to imply / to administer (eye medicine etc) in drops / to light (a fire, a lamp etc); to ignite / to nod (one's head) in agreement; to beckon by moving (one's hand) up and down / point; dot; spot; speck / dot stroke in Chinese characters / (math.) decimal point / point in time or space / (after a number) o'clock / a small amount; a bit; (after a verb or adjective) a bit more / classifier for small amounts
HSK 1
to mark a text with dots and circles / to punctuate

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