Character Familiestop / bottom

点diǎn

point; dot; a little; some; time on the clock; to order; to touch lightly; snack; light refreshment

点 means a point, a small amount, a time on the clock, or to touch lightly.

GF0025–2021 character list · 一级
One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.

top / bottom

Pieces are shown with documented or clearly limited roles; the complete glyph remains standard.

top / bottom · 点

WHOLE CHARACTER

点diǎn

point; dot; a little; some; time on the clock; to order; to touch lightly; snack; light refreshment

点 means a point, a small amount, a time on the clock, or to touch lightly.

UPPER VISUAL PIECE

占zhān

to divine; zhàn to occupy

Both standalone readings are kept; roles in other characters are shown separately.

In 点: upper visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

VARIANT COMPONENT

灬huǒ

fire (from 火)

The four-dot bottom fire form; not a standalone page.

In 点: variant component The four-dot form is the traditional fire-side form.

diǎnTone 3
  • point; dot
  • a little; some
  • time on the clock
  • to order; to touch lightly
  • snack; light refreshment
  • 一点yìdiǎna little
  • 点心diǎnxinsnack

Checking for a Mandarin voice…