点

diǎn

to order food; to tap or nod

verbalso nounalso measure wordHSK 3.0 word list · Band 2trad. 點
Dictionary entry

to touch briefly; to tap; to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list); to order (food etc); to select

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点

See it in sentences

你想点什么菜?

Nǐ xiǎng diǎn shénme cài?

English

What dishes would you like to order?

我点了一个包子。

Wǒ diǎn le yí gè bāozi.

English

I ordered a steamed bun.

Goes with

  • 点菜order dishes
  • 点茶order tea
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