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017 Body parts, liquids and waste 身体器官 (shēntǐ qìguān)

joint, key point
ballpoint pen
standpoint
angle, point of view
idea, point
strong (or good) point
weakness, weak point
selling point
key point
exclamation point
percentage point
point in time
starting point
point at
disappointed
disappointed
lose, disappointed, loss
be frustrated, be disappointed
appoint, assign, designate
appoint
invite, make an appointment
~见面时间 arrange a meeting time || 遵守~ keep an appointment
make an appointment
get right to the point
point out
prompt, point out
pointed, sharp

唉' 唉 ²ài {C} intj. (of sentiment/sympathy/disappointment) | ∼, zhēn kěxī! ∼, 真可惜! Oh, what a pity! See also ³āi'

隘害' 隘害 àihài n. a strategic pass/point'
案由' 案由 ànyóu* n. 〈law〉 ①main points of a case; brief; summary ②motivation of an action; cause of an affair'
熬到' 熬到 áodào* r.v. hold out to a certain point'
八方' 八方 bāfāng {E} n. eight points of the compass; all directions'
八会穴' 八会穴[-會-] bāhuìxué n. 〈Ch. med.〉 the Eight Strategic Nerve Points'
拜除' 拜除 bàichú v. 〈trad.〉 appoint to a post'
白帝城' 白帝城 Báidìchéng p.w. 〈hist.〉 White God City (a strategic point in Sichuan during the Three Kingdoms period)'
百分' 百分 ¹bǎifēn* n. one hundred points (of score) See also ²bǎi fēn'
百分点' 百分点[--點] bǎifēndiǎn {E} n. percentage (point)'
摆闲盘儿' 摆闲盘儿[擺閑盤兒] bǎi xiánpánr v.o. 〈topo.〉 prattle; chatter pointlessly'
败兴' 败兴[敗興] bàixìng {E} s.v. ①disappointed ②harmful; disgraceful; baleful ◆v.o. ruin one's mood; dash cold water on'
败兴而归' 败兴而归[敗興-歸] bàixìng'érguī f.e. come back disappointed'
败意' 败意[敗-] bàiyì v.o. 〈wr.〉 have one's spirits dampened; feel disappointed'
拜印' 拜印 bàiyìn v.o. 〈wr.〉 be appointed to a public office'
摆针' 摆针[擺針] bǎizhēn n. pointer/needle/hand (on a meter/etc.) M:²gēn/⁴zhī 根/支'
扳道工' 扳道工 bāndàogōng n. 〈traf.〉 pointsman; switchman M:ge/míng 个/名'
磅' 磅 ²bàng {C} m. ①〈loan〉 pound ②〈print.〉 point (type) ◆n. scales ◆v. weigh | Bǎ zhèige bāo ∼ yị̄xià, kàn yǒu duō zhòng. 把这个包∼一下, 看有多重。 Let's weigh this parcel and see how heavy it is. See also ⁵bāng See also ⁴páng'
半截腰' 半截腰 bànjiéyāo v.p. 〈coll.〉 at midpoint; in midcourse; at the halfway mark'
饱和点' 饱和点[飽-點] bǎohédiǎn n. saturation point'
饱胀' 饱胀[飽脹] ²bǎozhàng v. glut; surfeit to the bursting point'
八字宪法' 八字宪法[--憲-] bāzìxiànfǎ n. 〈PRC〉 Eight-Point Charter of 1958 for agriculture'
备补' 备补[備補] ²bèibǔ n. ①qualified candidate waiting for appointment ②replacement; stand-in; understudy'
背兴' 背兴[-興] bèixìng* s.v. 〈coll.〉 disappointing'
奔走' 奔走 bēnzǒu {E} v. ①run ②rush about ③solicit help (in trying to land a job, get an appointment, etc.) ④throw oneself into a task/matter'
辨惑' 辨惑 biànhuò v. straighten out confusing points'
边卡' 边卡[邊-] biānqiǎ {E} n. border checkpoint M:²dào 道'
表针' 表针[-針] biǎozhēn n. ①clock/watch hand ②pointer M:²gēn 根'
别解' 别解[別-] biéjiě n. ①new interpretation ②opinion from a different standpoint'
笔尖' 笔尖[筆-] ²bǐjiān {E} n. ①nib; tip; pen point ②tip of a writing brush or pencil'
冰点' 冰点[-點] bīngdiǎn* {E} n. freezing point'
兵家必争之地' 兵家必争之地[---爭--] bīngjiā bìzhēngzhīdì n. strategic points; a place contested by all strategists'
避实就虚' 避实就虚[-實-虛] bìshíjiùxū f.e. avoid the enemy's main force and strike at the weak points'
避实击虚' 避实击虚[-實擊虛] bìshíjīxū f.e. avoid the enemy's main force and strike at his weak points'
笔头' 笔头[筆頭] bǐtóu(r) {E} n. ①nib; pen point ②ability to write ◆attr. written'
笔心/芯' 笔心/芯[筆-/-] bǐxīn n. ①pencil lead ②refill (for a ball-point pen)'
辟引' 辟引 bìyǐn v. 〈wr.〉 summon to court; appoint to office'
辟召' 辟召 ²bìzhào v. 〈trad.〉 appoint to a post'
博采众长' 博采众长[--眾長] bócǎizhòngcháng f.e. learn widely from others' strong points'
补充' 补充[補-] bǔchōng* {B} v. replenish; supplement | Wǒ kẹ̌yị̌ ∼ yī̠ diǎn yìjian ma? 我可以∼一点意见吗? Can I add one point? ◆attr. additional; supplementary | ∼ shuōmíng ∼说明 additional explanations'
不带劲' 不带劲[-帶勁] bù dàijìn(r) s.v. 〈coll.〉 ①lack enthusiasm for; have no stomach for; not feel well ②not exciting; disappointing'
不得要领' 不得要领[---領] bù dé yàolǐng {E} v.p. miss the main point'
补给点' 补给点[補給點] bǔjǐdiǎn n. 〈mil.〉 supply point'
补给站' 补给站[補給-] bǔjǐzhàn p.w. supply depot; supply point M:jiā 家'
不离本题' 不离本题[-離-題] bù lí běntí(r) v.p. stick to one's point'
不切题' 不切题[--題] bù qiètí s.v. irrelevant to the subject; off the point'
不如归去' 不如归去[--歸-] bùrúguīqù f.e. It's better to retire/quit (expression connoting frustration/disappointment/etc.).'
不是之处' 不是之处[---處] bùshìzhīchù n. faulty point; shortcoming'
补贴工分' 补贴工分[補貼--] bǔtiē gōngfēn v.o. 〈PRC〉 give work-point subsidies'
不痛不痒' 不痛不痒[---癢] bùtòngbùyǎng id. ①perfunctory; superficial ②not grasping the main points; playing with words ③indecisive'
不同点' 不同点[--點] bùtóngdiǎn {E} n. a different point (lit./fig.)'
不无可疑之处' 不无可疑之处[-無---處] bùwú kěyízhīchù f.e. not without suspicious points'
不行了' 不行了 bùxíng le v.p. on the point of death; dying | Bìngrén pà ∼. 病人怕∼。 The patient won't pull through, I am afraid.'
拆烂污' 拆烂污[-爛-] cā lànwū {F} v.o. 〈topo.〉 ①act carelessly/casually; botch up; do sloppy work ②fail to keep a promise/appointment'
参见号' 参见号[參見號] cānjiànhào n. 〈lg.〉 symbol meaning “see (also)” (such as a pointing hand)'
策令' 策令 cèlìng n. presidential appointment to an office (in the early years of the Republic of China) M:²dào 道'
策名' 策名 cèmíng v.o. 〈trad.〉 write one's name on slips of bamboo on appointment to a post'
策命' 策命 ²cèmìng n. orders of appointment to or removal from an office M:²dào 道'
策书' 策书[-書] ²cèshū n. (Han Dynasty) a written command (on bamboo strips) of appointment or dismissal of officials by the emperor M:²dào 道'
侧重点' 侧重点[側-點] cèzhòngdiǎn n. point (of emphasis/focus/etc.)'
侘傺' 侘傺 chàchì v.p. disappointed; frustrated'
差派' 差派 chāipài v. dispatch/appoint (sb. to do sth.)'
差使' 差使 chāishǐ v. send; assign; appoint ◆n. ①servants of an official ②official messenger M:²wèi 位 See also ²chāishi'
差委' 差委 chāiwěi* v. appoint (sb. to do sth.)'
差劲' 差劲[-勁] chàjìn {E} s.v. ①no good; disappointing | Tāmen de lánqiúduì zhēn ∼. 他们的篮球队真∼。 Their basketball team is really disappointing. ②〈coll.〉 lacking strength/vitality/character'
长' 长[長] ¹cháng* {A} s.v. ①long ②lasting ◆adv. steadily; regularly ◆b.f. ①length 长度 ¹chángdù ②strong point 长处 chángchu ◆v. be strong/good (in/at) | Tā ∼ yú xiězuò. 他∼于写作。 He is good at writing. See also ¹zhǎng'
惝' 惝 ⁵chǎng b.f. 〈wr.〉 disappointed; confused 惝怳 chǎnghuǎng See also ⁶tǎng'
怅' 怅[悵] ⁴chàng {E} b.f. disappointed; sad 怅恨 chànghèn 惆怅 ¹chóuchàng'
怅怅' 怅怅[悵悵] ¹chàngchàng r.f. 〈wr.〉 disappointed; sorry'
长处' 长处[長處] chángchu* {D} n. forte; strong/good points | Yào duō kàn biéren de ∼. 要多看别人的∼。 One should see more good points in others.'
长短' 长短[長-] chángduǎn* {D} n. ①length ②accident; mishap ③rights and wrongs; merits and demerits; good and bad ④strong and weak points ⑤duration ◆adv. 〈topo.〉 in any case; anyhow; anyway, whatsoever ◆v. criticize; scoff at; make fun of'
怅然' 怅然[悵-] ¹chàngrán* {E} s.v. disappointed; upset'
怅然而返' 怅然而返[悵---] chàngrán'érfǎn f.e. come away disappointed'
怅惋' 怅惋[悵-] chàngwǎn v.p. regretful; disappointed; sorry'
怅怏' 怅怏[悵-] chàngyàng s.v. disappointed'
搀/掺沙子' 搀/掺沙子[攙/摻--] chān shāzi v.o. ①blend sand ②appoint sb. to a post in order to change the situation there'
阐幽' 阐幽[闡-] chǎnyōu v.o. expound hidden points or meanings'
抄根儿' 抄根儿[--兒] chāogēnr v.o. grasp the essential points (in doing sth.) ◆adv. totally; completely'
吵昏' 吵昏 chǎohūn r.v. make noise or argue to the point of headache/confusion'
差一点' 差一点[--點] chāyī̠diǎn(r) {E} adv. ①almost ②not quite to the point; close to ◆attr. slightly inferior; not good enough ◆cons. ∼ méi V barely escape V-ing or being V-ed | Tā ∼ méi sǐ. 他∼没死。 He narrowly escaped death.'
撑' 撑[撐] ²chēng {C} v. ①prop up; brace | Xiàyǔ le, bǎ yụ̌sǎn ∼ qǐlai ba. 下雨了, 把雨伞∼起来吧。 It's raining. Please open the umbrella. ②push/move with a pole ③maintain; keep up | Tā měi tiān ∼zhe shēntǐ qù gōngzuò. 他每天∼着身体去工作。 He dragged himself to work every day. ④open; unfurl ⑤fill to the bursting point | Wǒ chī ∼ le. 我吃∼了。 I'm stuffed. ⑥〈slang〉 look for trouble; ask for it ⑦〈mach.〉 brace; stay'
辰光' 辰光 ²chénguāng n. 〈topo.〉 (a point in) time; moment; time of day'
乘兴而往,败兴而归' 乘兴而往,败兴而归[-興--,敗興-歸] chéngxìng'érwǎng, bàixìng'érguī f.e. set out cheerfully and return disappointed'
乘虚' 乘虚[-虛] chéngxū {F} adv. take advantage of an opponent's weak points'
程序问题' 程序问题[--問題] chéngxù wèntí n. point of order'
撤脱' 撤脱[-脫] chètuō v. manage to run away (from appointments, etc.)'
扯闲白儿' 扯闲白儿[-閑-兒] chě xiánbáir v.o. 〈coll.〉 ①gabble; gossip; jaw ②talk pointlessly; talk nonsense.'
扯闲篇儿' 扯闲篇儿[-閑-兒] chě xiánpiānr v.o. 〈coll.〉 ①gabble; gossip; jaw ②talk pointlessly; talk nonsense.'
尺短寸长' 尺短寸长[---長] chǐduǎncùncháng f.e. everyone has his strong and weak points.'
饬派' 饬派[飭-] chìpài v. appoint or assign (for some duty)'
敕任' 敕任 chìrèn n. imperial appointment to office M:²dào 道'
敕授' 敕授 chìshòu n. imperial appointment or bestowal of titles of nobility'
敕赠' 敕赠[-贈] chìzèng n. imperial appointment or bestowal of titles of nobility'
惆' 惆 ⁷chóu {E} b.f. disappointed; sad 惆然 ¹chóurán 氐惆 dǐchóu'
臭' 臭 chòu {B} s.v. ①foul; stinking ②disgusting; disgraceful ③〈slang〉 bad; disappointing; inferior ◆v. 〈coll.〉 defame; discredit See also ⁶xiù'
惆然' 惆然 ¹chóurán v.p. regretful; wistful; disappointed; downcast; heavyhearted'
筹维' 筹维[籌維] chóuwéi v. consider a matter from every standpoint'
筹维再四' 筹维再四[籌維--] chóuwéizàisì f.e. consider a matter from every standpoint'
处' 处[處] ¹chù {B} b.f. ①place 各处 gèchù(r) ②part; point 长处 chángchu ③department; office 教务处 jiàowùchù ◆m. (for homesteads) See also ¹chǔ'
踳踳' 踳踳 chuǎnchuǎn r.f. disappointed; frustrated; unhappy'
传疑' 传疑[傳-] chuányí v.o. leave some doubtful points for other scholars to authenticate'
除拜' 除拜 chúbài v. be appointed to an office'
触点' 触点[觸點] chùdiǎn n. contact point/spot/etc.'
出点子' 出点子[-點-] chū diǎnzi {E} v.o. 〈coll.〉 ①give pointers ②think of a way | Qị̌ng nǐ gẹ̌i wǒmen chū ge diǎnzi. 请你给我们出个点子。 Please find a solution for us. ③express an idea'
出发点' 出发点[-發點] chūfādiǎn {D} n. starting point; source'
除官' 除官 chúguān v.o. 〈trad.〉 be formally appointed to an office'
除目' 除目 ¹chúmù n. written order of appointment'
戳纱' 戳纱[-紗] chuōshā n. needlepoint lace M:²kuài 块'
除授' 除授 chúshòu v. appoint as officials or military officers'
此点' 此点[-點] cǐdiǎn n. this point/issue'
脆快了当' 脆快了当[---當] cuìkuàiliǎodàng f.e. 〈topo.〉 brief and to the point'
寸有所长' 寸有所长[---長] cùnyǒusuǒcháng f.e. Every man has his strong point.'
簇捧' 簇捧 cùpěng v. surround (a person); round (a central point)'
大处' 大处[-處] ¹dàchù* n. main goal/point'
大处落墨' 大处落墨[-處--] dàchùluòmò f.e. concentrate on key points'
大处着墨' 大处着墨[-處著-] dàchùzhuómò f.e. concentrate on the key points'
大端' 大端 dàduān n. main features; salient points'
大概工分' 大概工分 dàgài gōngfēn n. 〈PRC〉 approximate work points of agricultural labors'
大关' 大关[-關] ¹dàguān* {E} n. ①important pass ②critical/high point; the highest level'
大关节目' 大关节目[-關節-] dàguān-jiémù n. 〈topo.〉 the main point/idea'
待岗' 待岗[-崗] ¹dàigǎng v.o. wait for an appointment'
待工' 待工 ²dàigōng v.o. wait for an appointment; wait for a job'
单刀直入' 单刀直入[單---] dāndāozhírù {F} id. right to the point; straightforward'
当关' 当关[當關] ²dāngguān v.o. 〈wr.〉 guard a pass/checkpoint ◆n. gatekeeper; guard'
当口' 当口[當-] dāngkou(r)* n. 〈coll.〉 ①the very moment ②critical moment/point'
单项测试' 单项测试[單項測試] dānxiàng cèshì n. discrete-point test'
弹着点' 弹着点[彈著點] dànzhuódiǎn n. 〈mil.〉 point of impact'
到' 到 ¹dào* {A} v. ①arrive; reach ②go to ◆cov. up until ◆s.v. thoughtful; considerate ◆cmp. completion of verbal action | Nǐ kàn∼ dì-jǐ yè le? 你看∼第几页了? What page have you gotten to? ◆cons. {C} ∼ ... (wéi)zhǐ reach ... as a stopping point; as far as ... | ∼ xiànzài wéizhǐ, wǒmen zhǐ shōudào èrshí piān lùnwén. ∼现在为止, 我们只收到二十篇论文。 Up to now we have received only twenty papers.'
刀尺' 刀尺 dāochǐ* n. ①scissors and tapelines ②authority to judge and appoint a person to do a task'
刀锋' 刀锋[-鋒] dāofēng n. knife point/edge'
刀尖' 刀尖 dāojiān(r) n. ①knife/sword point ②〈mach.〉 tool nose'
到紧要关头' 到紧要关头[-緊-關頭] dào jǐnyào guāntóu v.p. ①come to the point ②be at a critical moment'
刀口' 刀口 dāokǒu {E} n. ①blade/edge of a knife ②crucial point ③cut; incision ④occasion on which money can be spent to advantage'
道破' 道破 dàopò r.v. ①reveal sb.'s secret ②point out frankly ③lay bare'
刀刃' 刀刃 dāorèn(r) {D} n. ①knife edge ②crucial point'
刀头' 刀头[-頭] dāotóu n. knife point'
答聘' 答聘 dápìn* v.o. reply on acceptance of appointment ◆n. formal acknowledgment of a betrothal gift'
大失所望' 大失所望 dàshīsuǒwàng {E} f.e. be greatly disappointed'
打天秤' 打天秤 dǎ tiānchèng v.o. 〈coll.〉 lay a rickshaw cab backward with shafts pointed skyward'
大要' 大要 dàyào* n. gist; main points'
大旨' 大旨 ²dàzhǐ n. ①main purpose; main points; general idea ②theme (of a book/teaching/etc.)'
得分' 得分 défēn {E} v.o. score | lián déle sān fēn 连得了三分 won three points in a row'
登台拜相' 登台拜相[-臺--] dēngtáibàixiàng v.p. ascend the royal platform and be appointed minister'
登坛拜将' 登坛拜将[-壇-將] dēngtánbàijiàng v.p. 〈hist.〉 conduct the ceremony of appointing a commander-in-chief'
点' 点[點] ¹diǎn(r)* {A} n. ①a drop (of liquid) ②a spot ③dot stroke (in Chinese characters) ④dot; decimal point; point | sānshí ∼ wǔ 三十∼五 thirty point five (30.5) ⑤place ⑥aspect; feature ⑦appointed time ⑧refreshments ⑨〈lg.〉 node; peak; point ◆m. ①(for small amounts) | Gẹ̌i wǒ ∼ qián. 给我∼钱。 Give me a little money. ②(of time) | sān ∼ 三∼ three o'clock ③(for items/matters) | Wǒ yào shuō de yọ̌u liǎng ∼. 我要说的有两∼。 There are two points I want to talk about. ④(printer's point size) | Sì hào zì děngyú shísì ∼. 四号字等于十四∼。 No. 4 type is equivalent to 14 points. ◆v. ①put (a dot) ②drip ③sow in holes ④check one by one ⑤select; choose ⑥hint; point out; mention | Zhǐyào yī̠ ∼, ²tā jiù míngbai le. 只要一∼, 她就明白了。 You only have to mention it, and she'll understand. ⑦light; burn; kindle ⑧touch on briefly; skim | Lǎoshī ∼le zhè shì. 老师∼了这事。 The teacher touched on the matter. ◆cons. V-zhe ∼ polite command/reminder to V | Guò mǎlù ²shí kànzhe ∼. 过马路时看着∼。 Watch out when you cross the street.'
点彩派' 点彩派[點--] diǎncǎipài n. pointillism'
点出' 点出[點-] diǎnchū r.v. point out'
点出来' 点出来[點-來] diǎn chūlai r.v. 〈coll.〉 ①point out ②get a person to come out'
点焊' 点焊[點-] diǎnhàn n. spot/point welding'
点焊机' 点焊机[點-機] diǎnhànjī n. spot/point welding machine M:tái 台'
点化' 点化[點-] ¹diǎnhuà v. ①enlighten; point out the correct path ②〈Budd.〉 reveal'
点画' 点画[點畫] ²diǎnhuà v.p. ①stipple ②point with the finger ③embellish; adorn ◆n. strokes and dots (in Chinese calligraphy)'
点面结合' 点面结合[點-結-] diǎnmiànjiéhé f.e. ①integrate “point” (leading unit) and “sphere” (secondary units) ②pay attention not only to key points but also to the whole area'
点明' 点明[點-] ²diǎnmíng {E} r.v. ①point out; put one's finger on | Gěi tā ∼ zhè jiàn shì de lìbì. 给他∼这件事的利弊。 Point out to him the advantages and disadvantages of the matter. ②clarify; make clear ◆n. 〈topo.〉 light kindling wood'
点派' 点派[點-] diǎnpài* v. appoint; name; designate'
点儿' 点儿[點兒] diǎnr* n. point; spot See also ¹diǎn(r)'
点数' 点数[點數] diǎnshù(r)* v.o. count; check the number (of items) ◆n. number of points; score See also diǎnshǔ'
点题' 点题[點題] diǎntí v.o. ①bring out a theme ②make the point clear'
点穴' 点穴[點-] diǎnxué* {F} v.o. ①hit at lethal points in Ch. karate ②select grave site through geomancy/etc.'
点眼' 点眼[點-] diǎnyǎn v.o. ①apply eye drops ②secure a point of anchorage (in wěiqí)'
点子' 点子[點-] diǎnzi {D} n. ①drop (of liquid) ②spot; dot ③beat (of percussion instruments) ④key point ⑤idea; pointer | Zhège ∼ bụ̀cuò. 这个∼不错。 This idea is not bad. ⑥〈slang〉 squealer; informant'
调补' 调补[調補] diàobǔ v. appoint to (a post)'
调充' 调充[調-] diàochōng v. appoint to (a post)'
调门' 调门[調門] ¹diàomén(r) n. 〈coll.〉 ①(musical) pitch; key ②volume; amplitude ③point of view; argument'
低处' 低处[-處] dīchù n. low place/point/part'
低分' 低分 dīfēn* n. low points/marks'
底级' 底级[-級] dǐjí n. ultimate point; extremity'
抵近射击' 抵近射击[---擊] dǐjìnshèjī f.e. 〈mil.〉 point-blank firing'
定点' 定点[-點] dìngdiǎn* {D} n. ①fixed point/location ②point of reference ◆v.o. determine a location'
顶尖' 顶尖[頂-] dǐngjiān* {F} n. ①peak; highest point ②finest (competitors); top (figures in a certain field)'
顶上' 顶上[頂-] dǐngshang* {E} p.w. (on) the top; highest point See also dǐngshàng'
定身法' 定身法 dìngshēnfǎ n. magic art of stopping sb. by pointing at him'
定时候' 定时候[-時-] dìng shíhou v.o. ①fix a time ②make an appointment'
抵瑕蹈隙' 抵瑕蹈隙 dǐxiádǎoxì f.e. ①attack sb.'s weak points ②pick holes in; find fault with'
第一点' 第一点[--點] dì-yī diǎn n. the first point/item/etc.'
底子薄' 底子薄 dǐzi báo v.p. be at a low starting point; have a poor foundation'
东堵西击' 东堵西击[東--擊] dōngdǔxījī v.p. resist at one point and attack at another'
端' 端 duān {B} b.f. ①end; extremity 两端 liǎngduān ②beginning 开端 kāiduān ③point 一端 yīduān ④reason 无端 wúduān ⑤proper 端正 duānzhèng ◆v. hold sth. level; carry | Bạ̌ nǐ de yìjian dōu ∼ chūlai. 把你的意见都∼出来。 Come out with all your thoughts (on the matter).'
短' 短 duǎn {A} s.v. short; brief | Dàjiā kāi ge ∼ huì. 大家开个∼会。 Let's have a brief meeting. ◆v. lack; owe ◆b.f. weak point 短处 duǎnchu'
短长' 短长[-長] duǎncháng n. ①strong and weak points ②good and bad; right and wrong ③accident; mishap'
端点' 端点[-點] duāndiǎn n. end point'
断然拒绝' 断然拒绝[斷--絕] duànránjùjué v.p. refuse point-blank'
渡河点' 渡河点[--點] dùhédiǎn n. point of crossing'
对位' 对位[對-] duìwèi n. 〈mus.〉 counterpoint'
对位法' 对位法[對--] duìwèifǎ n. 〈mus.〉 counterpoint'
多重点' 多重点[--點] duōchóngdiǎn n. multipoint'
多刃刀具' 多刃刀具 duōrèn dāojù n. multiple-cutting-edge tool; multipoint tool M:bǎ 把'
二屋里去了' 二屋里去了[--裡--] èrwūlǐqùle f.e. 〈coll.〉 be mistaken; be far off (the point/etc.)'
耳穴' 耳穴 ¹ěrxué n. ear acupuncture point'
扼守' 扼守 èshǒu* v. ①guard ②hold (a strategic point)'
扼要' 扼要 èyào {E} s.v. brief and to the point | Lǎoshī zuòle ∼ shuōmíng. 老师作了∼说明。 The instructor briefly explained the main points. ◆v.o. occupy strategic position'
发挥所长' 发挥所长[發揮-長] fāhuīsuǒcháng f.e. give full play to sb.'s strong points'
发火点' 发火点[發-點] fāhuǒdiǎn n. ignition point'
方位' 方位 fāngwèi {E} n. position; bearing; direction; points of the compass; place'
方位点' 方位点[--點] fāngwèidiǎn n. 〈lg.〉 compass point M:ge 个'
凡目' 凡目 fánmù n. ①main idea and contents of a book ②worldly viewpoints'
发言中肯' 发言中肯[發---] fāyánzhòngkěn f.e. speak to the point; hit the mark'
发音部位' 发音部位[發---] fāyīn bùwèi n. 〈lg.〉 points of articulation'
沸点' 沸点[-點] fèidiǎn {E} n. boiling point'
废然' 废然[廢-] fèirán v.p. 〈wr.〉 dispirited and disappointed'
废然而返' 废然而返[廢---] fèirán'érfǎn f.e. return dispirited and disappointed'
分' 分 ¹fēn* {A} v. ①divide; separate ②distribute; allot ③distinguish; differentiate; discriminate ◆m. (for units of length/area/weight/money/time/etc.) ①fraction ②one-tenth ③percent ④〈slang〉 ten yuán (RMB) ⑤point | Wọ̌ kǎoshì kǎole yī̠bǎi ∼. 我考试考了一百∼。 I got 100 on the exam. ◆b.f. ①part 部分 bùfen ②branch (office, etc.) 分局 fēnjú See also ³fèn'
分点' 分点[-點] fēndiǎn n. 〈lg.〉 point of division'
锋' 锋[鋒] ⁶fēng {E} b.f. ①sharp point or cutting edge of a sword/etc. 刀锋 dāofēng ②van 前锋 qiánfēng ③front 暖锋 ²nuǎnfēng'
锋锷' 锋锷[鋒鍔] fēng'è n. point and edge of a knife'
葑菲' 葑菲 fēngfěi n. ①mustard plant and earth melons ②good points as well as shortcomings'
锋刃' 锋刃[鋒-] fēngrèn n. sharp points/edges of weapons'
封上一官半职' 封上一官半职[-----職] fēngshang yīguānbànzhí f.e. be given an official appointment'
分儿值' 分儿值[-兒-] fēnrzhí n. 〈PRC/coll.〉 money worth of the points earned (in the people's communes)'
分数线' 分数线[-數線] fēnshùxiàn {E} n. grade cut-off point (in school/etc. admission); minimum passing score; borderline'
分值' 分值 ²fēnzhí n. 〈PRC〉 money worth of the points earned (in the people's communes)'
抚/拊髀兴叹' 抚/拊髀兴叹[撫/--興嘆] fǔbìxīngtàn f.e. lament one's own inability to resume work (disappointment of retiree still burning with ambition)'
浮点' 浮点[-點] fúdiǎn n. floating point/decimal (in statistics)'
赴会' 赴会[-會] ¹fùhuì* {E} v.o. attend a meeting; keep an appointment'
赴约' 赴约[-約] ¹fùyuē* {E} v.o. keep an appointment'
负约' 负约[負約] ²fùyuē {E} v.o. ①break a promise/contract/agreement ②fail to keep an appointment | Nǐ yīnggāi qù, bụ̀yào ∼. 你应该去, 不要∼。 You should go. Don't break your appointment.'
嘎嘎' 嘎嘎 gāgā(r)* on. quacking/laughing sound ◆n. ①cigar shape (pointed at ends) ②a sly one ③cornball'
嘎嘎枣儿' 嘎嘎枣儿[--棗兒] gágazǎor n. a kind of date/jujube with pointed ends'
改动' 改动[-動] gǎidòng {E} r.v. change; modify | Zhè jị̌ diǎn xūyào ∼. 这几点需要∼。 These few points need to be revised.'
干部路线' 干部路线[幹--線] gànbù lùxiàn n. guidelines on appointing cadres'
干柴烈火' 干柴烈火[乾---] gāncháilièhuǒ id. ①close to the point of ignition (of things/events/love) ②a man and a woman burning with passion ③a single spark will start a big fire'
干脆' 干脆[乾-] ¹gāncuì {B} s.v. clear-cut; straightforward | ∼ diǎnr! ∼点儿! Come to the point! ◆adv. simply; (might as well) just | ∼ bụ̀ yào le ba ∼不要了吧 Just give it up.'
岗警' 岗警[崗-] ²gǎngjǐng n. police officer on point duty'
感叹号' 感叹号[-嘆號] gǎntànhào {E} n. 〈lg.〉 exclamation mark/point'
告一段落' 告一段落 gàoyị̄duànluò {E} f.e. come to the end of a stage; be brought to a temporary close | Zhège xiàngmù dào cǐ ∼. 这个项目到此∼。 This project is temporarily closed at this point.'
各用所长' 各用所长[---長] gèyòngsuǒcháng f.e. each uses its strong points; use the strong points of each'
各有所长' 各有所长[---長] gèyọ̌usuǒcháng {E} f.e. each has his strong points'
各展所长' 各展所长[---長] gèzhǎnsuǒcháng f.e. Each gives full play to his strong points.'
工点' 工点[-點] gōngdiǎn n. work points'
共轭点' 共轭点[-軛點] gòng'èdiǎn n. 〈math.〉 conjugate point'
工分' 工分 ²gōngfēn n. 〈PRC〉 workpoint (in rural people's communes)'
工分挂帅' 工分挂帅[--掛帥] gōngfēn guàshuài v.p. 〈PRC〉 put workpoints in command'
工值' 工值 ²gōngzhí n. 〈PRC〉 one workpoint worth of money'
勾' 勾 ³gōu {D} v. ①cancel; cross out; take a section from ②delineate; portray ③induce; evoke; attract; lure ④point brickwork ◆n. Surname See also ¹¹gòu'
够' 够[夠] ¹gòu* {A} s.v. be/have enough; be sufficient/adequate | Wǒ zhēn ∼ le! 我真∼了! I've had enough! ◆v. ①reach (a certain point/degree); be up to (a certain standard/etc.) | Zhè cháyè ∼deshàng yījí. 这茶叶∼得上一级。 Actually, this tea is first grade. ②reach (sth. with one's hand/etc.) ◆adv. quite | Wǒ ∼ mǎnzú de le. 我∼满足的了。 I am quite content. ◆cons. A zhēn ∼ SV de A is really SV | Tā zhēn ∼ gāo de. 他真∼高的。 He's really tall.'
勾兵' 勾兵 gōubīng n. hook weapons; weapons having a pointed blade at right angles to the shaft'
勾缝' 勾缝[-縫] gōufèng* v.o. point a brick wall'
钩悬/玄提要' 钩悬/玄提要[鉤懸/---] gōuxuántíyào f.e. search into abstruseness and indicate the important points'
刮脸皮' 刮脸皮[-臉-] guā liǎnpí v.o. 〈topo.〉 point the finger of scorn at sb.'
关' 关[關] ¹guān {A} v. ①shut; close ②turn off ③lock up ④close down ⑤issue/receive (payment) ⑥concern; implicate ◆n. ①pass ②barrier ③crux; critical juncture; turning/key point ④key part'
观' 观[觀] ²guān {D} b.f. ①look at; watch; observe 观看 guānkàn ②sight; view 奇观 qíguān ③outlook; concept 观念 guānniàn ◆suf. point of view | bēi∼ 悲∼ pessimistic ◆n. name of one of the Sixty-four Hexagrams (䷓) See also ⁸guàn'
观点' 观点[觀點] guāndiǎn {B} n. point of view; standpoint M:zhǒng 种'
关防' 关防[關-] guānfáng n. ①measures to forestall leakage of secrets ②oblong official seal ③military position at strategic border point'
关节' 关节[關節] guānjié* {E} n. ①〈phys.〉 joint ②key links | Guānjiàn shì yào dǎtōng ∼. 关键是要打通∼。 The crucial point is to win over/persuade the key person(s). ③bribe'
关津' 关津[關-] ²guānjīn n. hub/key point for land/water transportation'
关口' 关口[關-] guānkǒu* {E} n. ①strategic pass ②juncture | Zài zhòngyào ∼ nị̌ kě bùnéng zǒu. 在重要∼你可不能走。 You mustn't leave at the crucial moment. ③key point'
关书' 关书[關書] ²guānshū n. ①contract ②written appointment M:fèn 份'
关头' 关头[關頭] guāntóu {C} n. ①juncture; moment | Jǐnyào ∼ bùnéng fàngsōng. 紧要∼不能放松。 We must not relax at the crucial moment. ②crux; key point'
谷底' 谷底 gụ̌dǐ* {E} n. ①valley floor ②lowest point'
辜/孤负' 辜/孤负[-/-負] gūfù {C} v. let down; fail to live up to; disappoint; be unworthy of | Bụ̀yào ∼ fùmǔ de qīwàng. 不要∼父母的期望。 Don't let the parents down.'
鼓鼓囊囊' 鼓鼓囊囊 gǔgunāngnāng r.f. ①bulging ②filled to the bursting point; overloaded'
桂冠' 桂冠 guìguān {D} n. ①laurel (as an emblem of victory/distinction) | Tā yǐ wụ̌bǎi fēn de chéngjì zhāixià zhè dǐng ∼. 他以五百分的成绩摘下这顶∼。 He won the competition by a total of 500 points. ②garland of laurel flowers M:dǐng 顶'
圭角' 圭角 guījiǎo n. ①sharp point of a piece of jade ②talent displayed; abilities'
桂叶形石器' 桂叶形石器[-葉---] guìyèxíng shíqì n. 〈archeo.〉 laurel-leaf-pointed implement'
衮命' 衮命[袞-] gǔnmìng n. 〈trad.〉 office/appointment of the three highest officials'
过时' 过时[過時] guòshí {E} s.v. ①out-of-date; outmoded | Nǐ de yīfu dōu ∼ le. 你的衣服都∼了。 Your clothes are out of fashion. ②past the appointed time'
过时不候' 过时不候[過時--] guòshíbùhòu f.e. not wait after the appointed time'
顾左右而言他' 顾左右而言他[顧-----] gù zuǒyòu ér yán tā f.e. ①fudge a question ②steer clear of the crucial point ③change the subject'
寒心' 寒心 hánxīn {E} s.v. bitterly disappointed | Nǐ de huà zhēn lìngrén ∼. 你的话真令人∼。 What you said made me extremely disappointed.'
函约' 函约[-約] hányuē* v. make an appointment by letter'
好钢用在刀刃上' 好钢用在刀刃上[-鋼-----] hǎo gāng yòng zài dāorèn shàng id. ①use the best steel for the knife's edge ②use material where most urgent ③use the best material at the key points'
好借好还' 好借好还[---還] hǎojièhǎohuán f.e. make it a point to return everything one has borrowed'
横拦竖遮' 横拦竖遮[橫攔豎-] hénglánshùzhē f.e. place obstructions at every possible point'
恨铁不成钢' 恨铁不成钢[-鐵--鋼] hèn tiě bù chéng gāng id. be disappointed that sb. falls below expectations'
画龙点睛' 画龙点睛[畫龍點-] huàlóngdiǎnjīng {E} id. ①add touches that bring a work of art to life ②add a word or two to clinch a point'
会合点' 会合点[會-點] huìhédiǎn n. 〈mil.〉 meeting/rallying point; rendezvous M:ge/chù 个/处'
汇集点' 汇集点[匯-點] huìjídiǎn n. point of convergence; conflux M:ge/chù 个/处'
虎踞龙盘' 虎踞龙盘[--龍盤] hǔjùlóngpán id. forbidding strategic point'
火力点' 火力点[--點] huǒlìdiǎn n. 〈mil.〉 firing-point M:ge/chù 个/处'
机' 机[機] ¹jī {C} b.f. ①machine 机器 jīqì ②airplane 机票 jīpiào ③chance 机会 ¹jīhuì ④occasion 时机 ¹shíjī ⑤crucial point; key link 转机 zhuǎnjī ⑥organic 有机 ¹yǒujī'
极' 极[極] ¹jí {B} adv. extremely | ∼ zhòngyào ∼重要 extremely important ◆b.f. ①extremity 终极 ²zhōngjí ②utmost point 极端 jíduān ③earth's pole 北极 Běijí ④electrical/magnetic pole 正极 zhèngjí 负极 ¹fùjí ⑤throne 登极 dēngjí ⑥primary 极强音 jíqiángyīn'
岬' 岬 ⁵jiǎ b.f. point of land extending into the sea 岬角 jiǎjiǎo 海岬 hǎijiǎ'
尖' 尖 ²jiān(r) {B} n. ①point; tip; top ②roadside meal ③〈coll.〉 cream of the crop ◆s.v. sharp'
见不及此' 见不及此[見---] jiànbùjícǐ f.e. have not considered this point'
检查点' 检查点[檢-點] jiǎnchádiǎn n. checkpoint'
检查哨' 检查哨[檢--] jiǎncháshào n. checkpoint M:ge/suǒ 个/所'
检查站' 检查站[檢--] jiǎncházhàn {E} p.w. checkpoint; inspection station M:suǒ/ge 所/个'
尖刺' 尖刺 jiāncì n. sharp-pointed object; prick'
尖刀连' 尖刀连[--連] jiāndāolián n. point company; spearhead'
尖端' 尖端 jiānduān {D} n. ①pointed end ②acme; peak ◆attr. most advanced; sophisticated | Wǒmen shìyànshì měi nián dōu yǒu ∼ chạ̌npǐn wènshì. 我们试验室每年都有∼产品问世。 There are highly advanced products developed in our lab every year.'
尖尖' 尖尖 ¹jiānjiān r.f. pointed; sharp'
尖尖儿' 尖尖儿[--兒] jiānjiānr r.f. pointed'
简洁' 简洁[簡潔] ¹jiǎnjié {E} s.v. succinct; terse; to-the-point | Nà fèn bàogào xiě de hẹ̌n ∼. 那份报告写得很∼。 That report was written concisely.'
溅落点' 溅落点[濺-點] jiànluòdiǎn n. splash point'
简明扼要' 简明扼要[簡---] jiǎnmíng'èyào {E} f.e. brief and to the point; concise'
荐派' 荐派[薦-] jiànpài v. recommend for appointment'
检票处' 检票处[檢-處] jiǎnpiàochù p.w. ticket checkpoint'
检/剪票口' 检/剪票口[檢/---] jiǎnpiàokǒu {E} p.w. ticket checkpoint'
简任' 简任[簡-] jiǎnrèn n. selected appointment rank (second highest of the four grades)'
尖锐' 尖锐[-銳] jiānruì {B} s.v. ①sharp-pointed ②penetrating; incisive ③shrill; piercing ④intense; acute; sharp | Xuéshengmen duì lǎoshī tíchūle ∼ de pīpíng. 学生们对老师提出了∼的批评。 The students gave sharp criticism to their teacher.'
尖山' 尖山 jiānshān* n. aiguille; sharp-pointed peak'
尖瘦' 尖瘦 jiānshòu s.v. pointed and thin (of face/chin)'
尖头' 尖头[-頭] ²jiāntóu(r) n. ①pointed/sharp end; tip; point ②toe ③〈phys.〉 oxycephalous; pyrgocephalic'
尖削' 尖削 jiānxuē v.p. pointed'
简要' 简要[簡-] jiǎnyào* {D} s.v. concise and to the point; brief | Měi rén yào xiàng shàngjí ²zuò yị̄ ge ∼ de gōngzuò bàogào. 每人要向上级做一个∼的工作报告。 Everybody should make a brief report to his supervisor.'
践约' 践约[踐約] jiànyuē v.o. keep a promise/appointment'
教鞭' 教鞭 ¹jiàobiān {E} n. ①(teacher's) pointer M:²gēn 根 ②teaching career'
交产定工' 交产定工[-產--] jiāochǎndìnggōng f.e. deliver the output and determine the workpoints'
焦点' 焦点[-點] ¹jiāodiǎn* {D} n. focus; focal point'
交点' 交点[-點] ²jiāodiǎn {D} n. ①〈math.〉 point of intersection ②〈astr.〉 node'
角冠' 角冠 jiǎoguān n. Daoist pointed hat'
加委' 加委 ²jiāwěi a.t. 〈trad.〉 appoint'
加膝坠渊' 加膝坠渊[--墜淵] jiāxīzhuìyuān id. 〈wr.〉 appoint/dismiss a person at one's own will'
基本点' 基本点[--點] jībẹ̌ndiǎn {E} n. the basic point'
基点' 基点[-點] jīdiǎn {E} n. basic/cardinal/starting point; center'
极点' 极点[極點] jídiǎn {E} n. farthest point; extremity'
极度' 极度[極-] ¹jídù* {D} adv. extremely; exceedingly; to the utmost | Yíngdéle guànjūn, dàjiā ∼ xīngfèn. 赢得了冠军, 大家∼兴奋。 Everyone was extremely excited about winning the championship. ◆n. extreme point/limit'
接触点' 接触点[-觸點] jiēchùdiǎn n. ①〈elec.〉 contact ②meeting-point'
捷而能密' 捷而能密 jié'érnéngmì f.e. pointed and cogent'
节骨眼' 节骨眼[節--] jiēguyǎn(r) {E} n. 〈topo.〉 ①juncture; point; crux ②critical moment'
接合点' 接合点[--點] jiēhédiǎn n. junction point'
届期' 届期[屆-] jièqī* v.o. arrive at the appointed time ◆adv. when the day comes'
届时' 届时[屆時] ¹jièshí {E} adv. at the appointed time; on the occasion | ∼ wǒmen jiāng fābiǎo yī̠ piān shēngmíng. ∼我们将发表一篇声明。 We'll publish a statement at that time.'
结穴' 结穴[結-] jiéxué v.o. central theme; main point'
接印视事' 接印视事[--視-] jiēyìnshìshì f.e. 〈wr.〉 accept an appointment and attend to the business'
计分' 计分[計-] ¹jìfēn {E} v.o. calculate scores/points'
记分' 记分[記-] ²jìfēn(r) {E} v.o. ①keep score ②register student marks ③record work points'
记工' 记工[記-] ³jìgōng {F} v.o. record workpoints'
记工员' 记工员[記-員] jìgōngyuán n. workpoint recorder M:ge/míng/²wèi 个/名/位'
即将' 即将[-將] jíjiāng* {C} adv. about to; on the point of; soon | ²Tā ∼ dàxué bìyè. 她∼大学毕业。 She'll graduate from college soon.'
尽处' 尽处[盡處] ²jìnchù p.w. farthest point of sight'
襟带' 襟带[-帶] ¹jīndài n. strategic point ◆attr. close (in kinship)'
紧底下' 紧底下[緊--] jǐndǐxia* p.w. 〈coll.〉 very lowest point'
津关' 津关[-關] ¹jīnguān n. check point'
经外奇穴' 经外奇穴[經---] jīngwài qíxué n. 〈Ch. med.〉 extraordinary nerve points'
经纬' 经纬[經緯] ¹jīngwěi n. ①longitude and latitude ②warp and woof ③logical planning ④main points'
精心细析' 精心细析[--細-] jīngxīnxìxī v.p. point-by-point explanation'
经穴学' 经穴学[經-學] jīngxuéxué n. 〈Ch. med〉 doctrines of meridian channels and acupuncture points'
襟喉' 襟喉 ²jīnhóu n. very vital/strategic points'
机钮' 机钮[機鈕] jīniǔ n. ①button that controls a machine ②a key point'
津门' 津门[-門] jīnmén n. ①checkpoint at a ferry ②another name for Tianjin'
近水楼台' 近水楼台[--樓臺] jìnshuǐlóutái f.e. ①waterfront pavilion ②favorable position; point of vantage'
窘困潦倒' 窘困潦倒 jiǒngkùnliáodǎo f.e. be miserably poor and greatly disappointed'
戟手' 戟手 jǐshǒu id. 〈trad.〉 point at sb. and scold him'
就此' 就此 jiùcǐ* {E} adv. at this point; here and now; thus'
就此打住' 就此打住 jiùcǐdǎzhù f.e. stop at this point; stop here and now'
灸点' 灸点[-點] jiǔdiǎn n. 〈Ch. med.〉 moxa-treatment points'
就题发挥' 就题发挥[-題發揮] jiùtífāhuī f.e. talk to the point'
就要' 就要 ¹jiùyào* {E} aux. be about to; be on the point of | ∼ xiàyǔ le, gǎnkuài huíjiā ba. ∼下雨了, 赶快回家吧。 It'll rain soon. Let's hurry home.'
就业辅导' 就业辅导[-業輔導] jiùyè fǔdǎo n. ①employment training ②placement/appointment service'
几于' 几于[幾於] ²jīyú adv. almost; at the point of; very nearly'
即真' 即真 ²jízhēn v. be appointed after a period as acting'
戟指' 戟指 jǐzhǐ v. point a finger at sb. and revile him'
击中' 击中[擊-] jīzhòng {E} r.v. hit the point/target | Dǎodàn zhǔnquè de ∼le mùbiāo. 导弹准确地∼了目标。 The missile precisely hit the target.'
捐纳' 捐纳[-納] juānnà v. buy a government appointment with grain/money'
据点' 据点[據點] ²jùdiǎn {D} n. fortified point; stronghold M:chù/ge 处/个'
决疑' 决疑[決-] juéyí v.o. settle doubtful points; dispel doubts'
聚焦点' 聚焦点[--點] jùjiāodiǎn n. ①focal point; focus ②central issue; point at issue'
捃华' 捃华[-華] jùnhuá v.o. select the most essential points'
军控点' 军控点[軍-點] jūnkòngdiǎn n. control point for military use'
骏命' 骏命[駿-] jùnmìng* n. great appointment; Heaven's will'
军职' 军职[軍職] jūnzhí* n. official army post; military appointment'
拒聘' 拒聘 jùpìn v.o. decline an invitation/appointment (for a position/job/etc.)'
开门见山' 开门见山[開門見-] kāiménjiànshān {E} f.e. come straight to the point'
开示' 开示[開-] ⁴kāishì v. ①point out; demonstrate ②reveal; lay bare ③enlighten; inspire ④instruct; direct'
坎坷' 坎坷[--//轗軻] kạ̌nkě {E} s.v. ①bumpy; rough ②move with difficulty (of vehicles) ③down on one's luck; frustrated; disappointed | ²Tā ²yī̠shēng ∼. 她一生∼。 She's had a rough life.'
堪以委任' 堪以委任 kānyǐwěirèn f.e. be suitable for appointment to a post'
坎子' 坎子 kǎnzi n. point/area higher than surrounding ground; mound; rise M:²dào 道'
考任' 考任 kǎorèn v.o. appoint/engage sb. through examination'
考证' 考证[-證] kǎozhèng {E} v. ①try to verify a point | Niándài tài ³jiǔ le, nányǐ ∼. 年代太久了, 难以∼。 It is too old to be verified. ②do textual research ◆n. textual criticism M:piān 篇'
可攻可守' 可攻可守 kěgōngkěshǒu f.e. equally valuable as a stepping stone for offense or a strong point for defense'
可取之处' 可取之处[---處] kẹ̌qǔzhīchù {E} n. a saving grace | ²Tā de jìhuà yọ̌u hěn duō ∼. 她的计划有很多∼。 There are many good points in her plan.'
扣分' 扣分 kòufēn {E} v.o. deduct points (e.g., in grading exams)'
抠唆' 抠唆[摳-] kōusuo s.v. 〈coll.〉 ①dig or dig out with a finger or sth. pointed; scratch ②be stingy ③move slowly; dawdle'
口约' 口约[-約] kǒuyuē v. make an appointment orally'
窾窍' 窾窍[-竅] kuǎnqiào n. main points/crux of a matter'
窾要' 窾要 ²kuǎnyào n. main points or crux of a matter'
阃寄' 阃寄[閫-] kǔnjì v. 〈wr.〉 appoint a commanding officer with full authority to act according to his discretion'
阔大' 阔大[闊-] ²kuòdà s.v. capacious; spacious; broad (space/viewpoint)'
浪闯' 浪闯[-闖] làngchuǎng v. beat about pointlessly'
劳动手册' 劳动手册[勞動-冊] láodòng shǒucè n. work-point recording notebook; time-sheet (of a collective farming team) M:běn/⁴cè 本/册'
类似' 类似[類-] lèisì* {C} v. be similar to | Wǒ de guāndiǎn hé nǐ de ∼. 我的观点和你的∼。 My viewpoint is similar to yours. ◆n. 〈phil.〉 analogy'
类似点' 类似点[類-點] lèisìdiǎn n. similar points; similarities'
棱角' 棱角 léngjiǎo {E} n. ①edges and corners ②edge; pointedness'
冷凝点' 冷凝点[--點] lěngníngdiǎn n. condensation point'
冷水浇头' 冷水浇头[--澆頭] lěngshuǐjiāotóu id. rude disappointment'
凉' 凉[涼] ¹liáng {B} s.v. ①cool; cold ②discouraged; disappointed ③thin; deficient ◆n. Surname See also ⁵liàng'
凉了半截儿' 凉了半截儿[涼---兒] liángle bànjiér f.e. ①taken aback; stunned ②greatly disappointed/discouraged'
凉透' 凉透[涼-] liángtòu v.p. thoroughly disappointed/discouraged'
联结点' 联结点[聯結點] liánjiédiǎn n. point of contact; linkage point'
吏部' 吏部 Lìbù* p.w. 〈hist.〉 Ministry of Civil Appointment'
立场' 立场[-場] ¹lìchǎng {B} n. position; stand(point) | Wǒmen zài zhè ²jiàn shìr shang de ∼ bù yị̄yàng. 我们在这件事儿上的∼不一样。 We have different views in this matter.'
力点' 力点[-點] lìdiǎn n. ①pressure point ②〈phy.〉 force (on a lever)'
立脚点' 立脚点[-腳點] lìjiạ̌odiǎn {E} n. ①foothold; footing ②standpoint; stand'
临' 临[臨] ²lín {B} b.f. ①face; overlook; be near to 面临 miànlín ②arrive; be present 光临 guānglín ③copy (a model of calligraphy/painting) 临摹 línmó ◆adv. on the point of; just before; be about to ◆cov. ①facing ②about to; just prior to ◆n. name of one of the Sixty-four Hexagrams (䷒)'
临到' 临到[臨-] líndào {E} r.v. ①come to; be on point of ②befall; happen to | ∼ nǐ, nị̌ yě huì zháojí. ∼你, 你也会着急。 If it happened to you, you'd also be worried.'
领' 领[領] ¹lǐng {B} v. ①lead; usher ②receive; draw; get ◆m. 〈wr.〉 (for dresses/mats/etc.) ◆b.f. ①neck 领带 lǐngdài ②collar 领子 lǐngzi ③neckband 领巾 lǐngjīn ④outline; main point 纲领 gānglǐng ⑤have jurisdiction over; be in possession of 领有 lǐngyǒu ⑥territory 领土 lị̌ngtǔ ⑦understand; comprehend; grasp 领会 lǐnghuì'
零点' 零点[-點] língdiǎn* n. ①zero point ②00:00 hour; zero hour; midnight'
领事委任书' 领事委任书[領---書] lǐngshì wěirènshū n. certificate of consular appointment; consular commission M:fèn/²fēng 份/封'
临界点' 临界点[臨-點] línjièdiǎn n. 〈phy.〉 critical point'
遴派' 遴派 línpài v. dispatch/appoint a person after careful selection'
临去' 临去[臨-] línqù v.p. just about to leave/go; on the point of leaving'
留点' 留点[-點] liúdiǎn* n. 〈astr.〉 stationary point'
流官' 流官 ²liúguān n. Qing centrally-appointed non-hereditary official'
离辙' 离辙[離轍] lízhé v.o. be off the track/beam/point'
例证' 例证[-證] ²lìzhèng {E} n. ①illustration; example; case in point ②proof'
立足点' 立足点[--點] lìzúdiǎn {E} n. ①foothold; footing ②basic principle ③standpoint; point of view'
立足之地' 立足之地 lìzúzhīdì n. anchor point; foothold; footing'
龙盘虎踞' 龙盘虎踞[龍盤--] lóngpánhǔjù id. forbidding strategic point'
露点' 露点[-點] lùdiǎn* n. dew-point'
露电' 露电[-電] lùdiàn n. 〈met.〉 dew point'
略言梗概' 略言梗概 lüèyángěnggài f.e. just tell the main points'
论点' 论点[論點] lùndiǎn {D} n. argument; thesis; point at issue | Wǒ bụ̀ zànchéng tāmen de ∼. 我不赞成他们的∼。 I don't agree with their arguments.'
论列' 论列[論-] lùnliè v.o. ①expound ②discuss point-by-point'
论难' 论难[論難] lùnnàn v.o. debate; argue against an opponent's viewpoint'
落点' 落点[-點] luòdiǎn* n. ①〈sport〉 placement (of a ball) ②point of fall (of rockets/satellites/etc.); impact point'
荦荦大端' 荦荦大端[犖犖--] luòluòdàduān f.e. major items; salient points'
荦荦大者' 荦荦大者[犖犖--] luòluòdàzhě f.e. major items; salient points'
络穴' 络穴[絡-] luòxué n. 〈Ch. med.〉 collateral point'
履约' 履约[-約] lǚyuē v.o. 〈wr.〉 ①honor an agreement ②keep an appointment'
履约而来' 履约而来[-約-來] lǚyuē'érlái f.e. come to keep an appointment'
卖个破绽' 卖个破绽[賣個-綻] mài ge pòzhàn v.p. ①feint ②spot sb.'s weak point'
芒' 芒 ²máng {E} n. beard/awn of wheat ◆b.f. ①spike; sharp point 锋芒 fēngmáng ②radiant 光芒 guāngmáng'
忙在点子上' 忙在点子上[--點--] máng zài diǎnzi shang v.p. make tireless efforts at key points'
没茬口儿' 没茬口儿[沒--兒] méi chákǒur v.o. 〈topo.〉 lack a point of departure'
媒孽其短' 媒孽其短 méinièqíduǎn f.e. point out sb.'s mistakes/shortcomings'
美学观' 美学观[-學觀] měixuéguān n. aesthetic point of view'
门禁' 门禁[門-] ménjìn {F} n. entrance control/guard; check point at the gate'
门枢' 门枢[門樞] ménshū* n. ①door hinge ②crux; essential point'
面向农村' 面向农村[--農-] miànxiàng nóngcūn v.o. take rural villages as the point of departure for certain tasks'
杪末' 杪末 miǎomò n. endpoint; tip'
瞄准点' 瞄准点[-準點] miáozhǔndiǎn n. aiming point'
瞄准手' 瞄准手[-準-] miáozhǔnshǒu n. pointer M:ge/míng/²wèi 个/名/位'
灭点' 灭点[滅點] mièdiǎn n. vanishing point'
名场失意' 名场失意[-場--] míngchǎngshīyì f.e. be disappointed in an examination for a degree'
命官' 命官 mìngguān n. 〈trad.〉 officials appointed by the imperial court'
密谕' 密谕[-諭] ¹mìyù n. secret engagement/appointment M:²dào 道'
磨舌头' 磨舌头[--頭] mó shétou v.o. 〈coll.〉 indulge in idle talk; argue pointlessly'
磨牙' 磨牙 ¹móyá* {E} v.o. 〈topo.〉 ①grind one's teeth in sleep ②argue pointlessly'
哪点' 哪点[-點] nạ̌diǎn(r) {E} pr. ①which point ②in what way; how'
哪会儿' 哪会儿[-會兒] nạ̌huǐr {E} pr. ①when | Nǐ shì ∼ cóng Běijīng lái de? 你是∼从北京来的? When did you come from Beijing? ②at some point | Gạ̌njǐn gàn ba, shuōbudìng ∼ tiānqì yào ²biàn. 赶紧干吧, 说不定∼天气要变。 Hurry up. At some point the weather is going to change. See also něihuǐr'
难点' 难点[難點] ¹nándiǎn {E} n. difficult point; difficulty'
南点' 南点[-點] ²nándiǎn n. south point'
纳纱制品' 纳纱制品[納紗製-] nàshā zhìpǐn n. 〈art〉 petit-point articles'
内点' 内点[內點] ¹nèidiǎn n. 〈math.〉 interior/inner point'
哪会儿' 哪会儿[-會兒] něihuǐr pr. ①when? ②at some point | Gǎnjǐn gàn ba, shuōbudìng ∼ tiānqì yào ²biàn. 赶紧干吧, 说不定∼天气要变。 Hurry up. At some point the weather is going to change. See also nạ̌huǐr'
内举不避亲' 内举不避亲[內舉--親] nèi jǔ bù bì qīn f.e. appoint a relative to a post on the basis of personal merit'
拈掇' 拈掇 niānduō v. point out; refer to'
凝点' 凝点[-點] níngdiǎn n. condensation point'
凝固点' 凝固点[--點] nínggùdiǎn n. solidifying/freezing point'
农业八字宪法' 农业八字宪法[農業--憲-] Nóngyè Bāzì Xiànfǎ n. 〈PRC〉 the Eight-point Charter for Agriculture'
诺已' 诺已[諾-] nuòyǐ intj. (showing disappointment)'
努嘴' 努嘴 nǔzuǐ(r) v.o. 〈coll.〉 ①point with puckered lips | Tā xiàng wǒmen nǔle nǔzuǐr, ràng wǒmen gǎnkuài zǒukāi. 他向我们努了努嘴儿, 让我们赶快走开。 He pursed his lips at us, signalling us to leave immediately. ②pout; purse one's lips (to show displeasure)'
派' 派 ¹pài* {A} n. ①group; school; faction; clique ②style; manner; air | Lǐ jiàoshòu zhēn yǒu ∼. 李教授真有∼。 Prof. Li has a grand manner. ③tributary; river branch ④〈loan〉 pie ◆m. (for cliques/scenery/etc.) ◆v. send; dispatch; assign; appoint | Zhèi shìr ∼ Xiạ̌o Lǐ qù ²bàn. 这事儿∼小李去办。 Let's send Xiao Li to handle this matter. ◆s.v. 〈slang〉 chic; hip See also ⁴pā'
派令' 派令 pàilìng* n. order of appointment'
刨分' 刨分 páofēn(r) v.o. reduce (points/etc.)'
配穴' 配穴 pèixué n. adjunct acupuncture points'
批亢捣虚' 批亢捣虚[--搗虛] pīkàngdǎoxū f.e. attack the enemy at undefended points'
评分' 评分[評-] ¹píngfēn(r) {E} v.o. ①grade; mark (student's papers/etc.) | ²Tā zhèngzài gěi shìjuàn ∼. 她正在给试卷∼。 She's grading papers. ②determine workpoints ◆n. scoring'
评工记分' 评工记分[評-記-] pínggōng jìfēn v.p. calculate workpoints on the basis of work done'
平均炸点' 平均炸点[---點] píngjūn zhàdiǎn n. 〈mil.〉 main point of burst'
聘任' 聘任 pìnrèn {D} v. engage; appoint to a position'
聘任制' 聘任制 pìnrènzhì n. system of appointment'
聘书' 聘书[-書] pìnshū* {E} n. letter of appointment; contract M:²fēng/zhāng 封/张'
聘用' 聘用 pìnyòng {D} v. appoint and employ'
聘员' 聘员[-員] pìnyuán n. employee; person appointed to a position; engaged person M:²wèi 位'
破绽' 破绽[-綻] pòzhàn {E} n. ①burst a seam ②flaw; weak point | Tā bù xiǎoxīn lòuchūle ∼. 他不小心露出了∼。 He wasn't careful enough to cover all the flaws (in his story/behavior/character).'
恰待' 恰待 qiàdài adv. just on the point of (doing sth.)'
签' 签[簽] ⁵qiān(r) {E} n. ①bamboo slips for divination or drawing lots ②notation; small note ◆b.f. ①small sharp-pointed stick; toothpick 牙签 yáqiān(r) ②bookmark 书签 shūqiān(r) ③label 标签 biāoqiān ◆v. ①sign; autograph | Qǐng ∼zì. 请∼字。 Please sign your name. ②make brief comments on a document ③tack on'
强点' 强点[強點] qiángdiǎn n. strong point'
抢镜头' 抢镜头[搶鏡頭] qiǎng jìngtóu {E} v.o. ①steal the show ②fight for a vantage point in taking news pictures ③put oneself in the limelight'
抢拍' 抢拍[搶-] qiǎngpāi* v. ①fight for a vantage point in taking a news picture ②seize the right moment to get a good shot'
钤键' 钤键[鈐鍵] qiánjiàn n. 〈wr.〉 ①hinge; key ②stratagem; artifice; scheme ③crucial point'
签筒' 签筒[簽-] qiāntǒng* n. ①bamboo tube used to hold divination/gambling sticks ②sharp-pointed probe used to extract samples of grain/etc. from sacks M:²zhī 只'
签爪' 签爪[簽-] qiānzhǎo n. pointed bamboo slivers thrust under fingernails as torture'
签子' 签子[簽-] ¹qiānzi n. 〈coll.〉 ①bamboo slips used for divination ②short slender pointed piece of bamboo/wood ③toothpick M:²gēn 根'
起点' 起点[-點] qị̌diǎn* {D} n. ①starting point | ∼ yùnfèi ∼运费 minimum freight charge ②〈lg.〉 beginning of a sound'
弃短求长' 弃短求长[棄--長] qìduǎnqiúcháng f.e. eliminate shortcomings and adopt the good points of others'
弃短取长' 弃短取长[棄--長] qìduǎnqǔcháng f.e. overcome one's shortcomings and make use of one's strong points'
切当' 切当[-當] ²qièdàng s.v. to the point; apposite'
切点' 切点[-點] qiēdiǎn n. 〈math.〉 point of tangency/contact'
挈领' 挈领[-領] qièlǐng v.o. present the main points; make a summary/synopsis'
切题' 切题[-題] qiètí {E} v.o. keep to the point | Zhè piān wénzhāng bụ̀ ∼. 这篇文章不∼。 This article does not keep to the point. ◆s.v. relevant; pertinent'
切中要害' 切中要害 qièzhòng yàohài {E} v.o. be right to the point | Tā de pīpíng ∼. 他的批评∼。 His criticism was right to the point.'
汽化点' 汽化点[--點] qìhuàdiǎn n. vaporization point'
鳍棘' 鳍棘[鰭-] ³qíjí n. prickly points of fins'
契机' 契机[-機] ¹qìjī* {F} n. 〈phil.〉 ①juncture; turning/critical point ②moment'
钦点' 钦点[欽點] qīndiǎn v. be appointed by the emperor to the Imperial Academy'
倾点' 倾点[傾點] ²qīngdiǎn n. 〈chem.〉 pour/flow point'
请训' 请训[請訓] qǐngxùn v. 〈trad.〉 ask the emperor for instructions before taking up an official appointment'
穷忙' 穷忙[窮-] qióngmáng v. ①keep busy making ends meet ②be pointlessly busy; be busy for nothing'
起身炮' 起身炮 qǐshēnpào n. appointments/promotions made (by a ranking official) right before leaving a post'
起算' 起算 qǐsuàn* v. reckon from (a stated point)'
秋分点' 秋分点[--點] Qiūfēndiǎn n. Autumnal Equinox point'
起用' 起用 ²qǐyòng {E} v. ①reinstate (in a position/job) ②promote; call sb. to office; appoint sb. to an important position'
旗帜' 旗帜[-幟] ¹qízhì* {C} n. ①banner; flag ②rallying point; stand'
全局观点' 全局观点[--觀點] quánjú guāndiǎn n. overall point of view'
铨叙/序' 铨叙/序[銓敘/-] quánxù n. 〈trad.〉 ①examine the records and qualifications of officials in making appointments ②select and appoint officials'
诠证' 诠证[詮證] quánzhèng v.p. explicate a text point by point'
铨擢' 铨擢[銓-] ²quánzhuó v. 〈wr.〉 select and appoint'
取长补短' 取长补短[-長補-] qǔchángbụ̌duǎn {E} f.e. draw on others' strong points to offset one's weaknesses'
阙/缺疑' 阙/缺疑[闕/--] quēyí v. leave the question open ◆n. unsettled point'
曲尽其妙' 曲尽其妙[-盡--] qūjìnqímiào f.e. bring out (a quality/point/etc.) in a subtle and skillful way'
群众观点' 群众观点[-眾觀點] qúnzhòng guāndiǎn n. mass viewpoint'
取人之善' 取人之善 qǔrénzhīshàn f.e. take sb.'s good points'
取消/销' 取消/销[--/銷] qǔxiāo* {B} v. cancel; abolish; nullify | Tā ∼le yuēhuì. 他∼了约会。 He canceled his appointment. ◆n. 〈comp.〉 escape'
燃点' 燃点[-點] rándiǎn n. flash point ◆v. ignite; kindle'
让球' 让球[讓-] ràngqiú {E} v.o. concede points (in ball games)'
燃烧点' 燃烧点[-燒點] ránshāodiǎn n. the point of combustion'
热点' 热点[熱點] rèdiǎn* {E} n. ①hot spot ②central issue; point at issue ③topic/place that draws popular attention ◆attr. arousing general interest'
任' 任 ²rèn {C} v. ①serve in a position ②appoint to a position ③allow ◆n. official post ◆m. term of office | Měiguó zọ̌ngtǒng yī̠ ∼ sì nián. 美国总统一∼四年。 One term of office for an American President is four years. ◆conj. no matter (what/how) | ∼ tā zěnme shuō, wǒ dōu bụ̀ xìn. ∼他怎么说, 我都不信。 I don't believe him no matter what he says. ◆b.f. ①trust 信任 xìnrèn ②any 任何 rènhé See also Rén'
任免' 任免 rènmiǎn* {E} v. appoint or dismiss'
任命' 任命 ¹rènmìng* {D} v. appoint | Tā bèi ∼ wéi xiàozhǎng. 他被∼为校长。 He was appointed president (of the university).'
任命状' 任命状[--狀] rènmìngzhuàng n. letter/certificate of appointment; commission M:zhāng/fèn 张/份'
任人唯亲' 任人唯亲[---親] rènrénwéiqīn {E} f.e. appoint people by favoritism'
任人唯贤' 任人唯贤[---賢] rènrénwéixián {E} f.e. appoint people by merit'
任为' 任为[-為] ²rènwéi v.p. appoint as'
任用' 任用 rènyòng {E} v. appoint; assign to a post; employ'
任指' 任指 rènzhǐ n. 〈lg.〉 indefinite; general denotation ◆v. identify and point out'
熔点' 熔点[-點] ¹róngdiǎn {E} n. melting point'
融解点' 融解点[--點] róngjiědiǎn n. melting point; point of fusion'
荣命' 荣命[榮-] róngmìng* v. have the honor of being appointed (to a post)'
荣任' 荣任[榮-] róngrèn {E} v. be honored with an appointment (to a post) | Lạ̌o Lǐ ∼ míngyù zhǔxí. 老李∼名誉主席。 Old Li was honored with the appointment as nominal chairman.'
荣任高职' 荣任高职[榮--職] róngrèn gāozhí v.o. be honorably appointed to a high post'
熔融点' 熔融点[--點] róngróngdiǎn n. 〈chem.〉 melting point'
绒线绣' 绒线绣[絨線繡] róngxiànxiù n. woolen needlepoint M:¹⁰fú 幅'
绒绣地毯' 绒绣地毯[絨繡--] róngxiù dìtǎn n. woolen needlepoint carpet M:²kuài 块'
荣膺' 荣膺[榮-] róngyīng v. be privileged to get an appointment ◆f.e. 〈court.〉 your appointment'
入阁' 入阁[-閣] ¹rùgé v.o. ①〈trad.〉 join the imperial cabinet ②be appointed a minister'
入阁拜相' 入阁拜相[-閣--] rùgébàixiàng f.e. be appointed premier'
锐气正盛' 锐气正盛[銳氣--] ruìqìzhèngshèng f.e. one's spirits are at a high point'
如箭在弦' 如箭在弦 rújiànzàixián f.e. ①reach the point of no return ②be imminent/inevitable'
弱点' 弱点[-點] ruòdiǎn {D} n. weak point; weakness; failing | Wǒ zhīdao zìjǐ de ∼. 我知道自己的∼。 I know my weaknesses.'
入射点' 入射点[--點] rùshèdiǎn n. 〈phy.〉 point of incidence'
如约' 如约[-約] rúyuē* f.e. by appointment'
塞满' 塞满[-滿] sāimǎn {E} r.v. ①stuff (a bag/etc.) full; fill up | ²Dàizi lǐ ∼le yīfu. 袋子里∼了衣服。 The bag is filled with clothes. ②fill to the point of blocking (of traffic, etc.)'
三点' 三点[-點] sāndiǎn n. three-point'
三关' 三关[-關] sān-guān* n. three critical points for women (romantic love, marriage, and childbirth) See also gǎn sān guān'
扫兴' 扫兴[掃興] sǎoxìng* {E} v.o./s.v. ①disappoint sb. | Bié sǎo dàjiā de xìng! 别扫大家的兴! Don't be such a spoilsport. ②feel disappointed/discouraged'
扫兴而归' 扫兴而归[掃興-歸] sǎoxìng'érguī f.e. return disappointed'
搔着痒处' 搔着痒处[-著癢處] sāozháo yǎngchù v.o. ①touch sb.to the quick ②say sth. exactly to the point'
闪点' 闪点[閃點] shạ̌ndiǎn {E} n. flash point'
上耳背' 上耳背 shàng'ěrbèi n. 〈Ch. med.〉 ear acupoint'
商业网点' 商业网点[-業網點] shāngyè wǎngdiǎn n. contact points in commercial network'
善善从长' 善善从长[--從長] shànshàncóngcháng f.e. capable of learning from others' strong points to offset one's weakness'
烧点' 烧点[燒點] shāodiǎn n. 〈phy.〉 ①ignition point ②focus of lens'
生长点' 生长点[-長點] shēngzhǎngdiǎn n. 〈bot.〉 growing point'
升擢高任' 升擢高任 shēngzhuógāorèn f.e. be promoted; be appointed to a higher post'
深入' 深入 ¹shēnrù* {B} v. go deep into; penetrate into | Wǒmen shāohòu huì ∼ tǎolùn zhège wèntí. 我们稍后会∼讨论这个问题。 We'll go deep into this point a bit later. ◆s.v./adv. thorough; deep-going'
深入肯綮' 深入肯綮 shēnrù kěnqǐng f.e. penetrate right to the point'
甚至' 甚至 shènzhì* {C} conj. even (to the point of); so much so that'
甚至于' 甚至于[--於] shènzhìyú {C} conj. even (to the point of); so much so that'
设身处地' 设身处地[設-處-] shèshēnchǔdì {E} f.e. put oneself in sb. else's position; be considerate | Wèi tā ∼ xiǎng yị̄xià. 为他∼想一下。 Think about it from his point of view.'
设险' 设险[設險] ²shèxiǎn v.o. fortify strategic points'
实处' 实处[實處] shíchù n. practical/substantial matter/point'
视点' 视点[視點] ³shìdiǎn n. point of sight; viewpoint'
十分' 十分 ¹shífēn* {A} adv. very; fully; utterly; extremely | Wǒ ∼ pèifu nǐ de yǒngqì. 我∼佩服你的勇气。 I greatly admire your courage. ◆n. ten points'
试官' 试官[試-] ³shìguān n. ①official in charge of an examination ②officials appointed on a probational basis M:²wèi 位'
时候' 时候[時-] shíhou* {A} n. ①(duration of) time ②(a point in) time; moment | Dào chīfàn de ∼ le! 到吃饭的∼了! It's meal time now!'
时间点' 时间点[時間點] shíjiāndiǎn n. 〈lg.〉 point of time'
失恋' 失恋[-戀] shīliàn* {E} v.o. ①lose one's love; be disappointed in love | Tā yòu ∼ le. 他又∼了。 He's lost his love again. ②be jilted'
施力点' 施力点[--點] shīlìdiǎn n. 〈phy.〉 point of application'
失气' 失气[-氣] ²shīqì s.v. frustrated; deeply disappointed'
事实' 事实[-實] ¹shìshí* {B} n. ①fact | jiù ∼ ér yán 就∼而言 in point of fact ②〈lg.〉 pragmata'
失望' 失望 shīwàng* {B} v. ①become disappointed | Wǒ duì tā de biǎoxiàn tài ∼ le. 我对他的表现太∼了。 I'm greatly disappointed at his performance. ②lose (hope/faith)'
失意' 失意 ²shīyì {E} v.o. be thwarted/frustrated/disappointed | Xiạ̌o ⁴Lǐ zuìjìn qíngchǎng ∼ le. 小李最近情场∼了。 Recently Little Li was unrequited in love.'
失约' 失约[-約] shīyuē {D} v.o. ①fail to keep an appointment | Tā cóngbù ∼. 他从不∼。 He never forgets his appointments. ②break one's promise'
十字街头' 十字街头[---頭] shízì jiētóu n. ①crisscross streets; road intersection ②busy city street ◆id. a point of decision'
十字路口' 十字路口 shízì lùkǒu(r) {E} n. ①crossroads ②moment/point of decision'
首点' 首点[-點] shǒudiǎn n. first point'
受封' 受封 shòufēng v.o. be appointed with a title'
守将' 守将[-將] shǒujiàng n. commanding general in charge of the defense of a city or a strategic point M:yuán/²wèi 员/位'
守吏' 守吏 ²shǒulì n. officer in charge of a checkpoint M:²wèi 位'
首任' 首任 ¹shǒurèn {E} n. first appointee to an office M:²wèi 位'
收容点' 收容点[--點] shōuróngdiǎn n. collecting point'
受天之命' 受天之命 shòutiānzhīmìng v.o. receive a divine appointment'
手指' 手指 ¹shọ̌uzhǐ* {B} n. finger M:²gēn 根 ◆v. point at sth. with the index finger'
疏' 疏 ⁶shū {E} b.f. ①sparse; scattered 稀疏 xīshū ②unfamiliar with 生疏 shēngshū ③alienated; distant 疏远 shūyuǎn ④scanty 才疏学浅 cáishūxuéqiǎn ⑤negligent 疏忽 shūhu ⑥dredge (a river/etc.) 疏通 shūtōng ⑦disperse; scatter 疏散 ¹shūsàn ⑧〈lg.〉 explain point by point 疏解 ¹shūjiě ⑨subcommentary 注疏 ²zhùshū ⑩〈trad.〉 document submitted to a ruler 奏疏 ¹zòushū ◆n. Surname'
霜点' 霜点[-點] shuāngdiǎn n. 〈met.〉 frost point'
爽然' 爽然 shuǎngrán v.p. 〈wr.〉 discouraged; disappointed; at a loss'
爽约' 爽约[-約] shuǎngyuē v.o. 〈wr.〉 break an appointment'
水沸点' 水沸点[--點] shuǐfèidiǎn n. water boiling point'
书扣子' 书扣子[書--] shūkòuzi n. critical point in a story where the storyteller stops so that he can collect more cash from the audience'
说话中肯' 说话中肯[說話--] shuōhuà zhòngkěn v.p. speak to the point'
说千道万' 说千道万[說--萬] shuōqiāndàowàn f.e. keep on stating one's point'
说着' 说着[說著] shuōzháo {E} v. speak to the point See also shuōzhe'
说中' 说中[說-] shuōzhòng r.v. point out correctly'
腧穴' 腧穴 ³shùxué n. 〈Ch. med.〉 acupuncture points on the human body'
四拜' 四拜 sìbài n. 〈trad.〉 ①most respectful salutation (bowing deeply four times) ②be appointed four times'
死分活评' 死分活评[---評] sǐfēnhuópíng f.e. 〈PRC〉 fixed and variable assignment of workpoints'
死谏' 死谏[-諫] sǐjiàn v. 〈trad.〉 risk one's life in pressing a point on the emperor'
嗣立' 嗣立 ²sìlì v. appoint or be appointed as heir'
四美' 四美 sì-měi n. the four points of beauty: mind, language, behavior, environment'
司南车' 司南车[--車] sīnánchē n. southward-pointing cart; compass M:³liàng 辆'
撕旁岔儿' 撕旁岔儿[---兒] sīpángchàr 〈topo.〉 v.o. digress from the main topic/point; beat about the bush ◆n. roundabout way of talking; circumlocution'
四塞' 四塞 sìsài p.w. ①vassal states surrounding the empire ②strategic frontier points'
死水坑子' 死水坑子 sǐshuǐ kēngzi p.w. low-lying point where drainage of water is difficult'
损益平衡点' 损益平衡点[損---點] sǔn-yì pínghéngdiǎn n. break-even point (BEP)'
所长' 所长[-長] ²suǒcháng n. sth. one is good at; one's strong point; one's advantages/specialty/forte See also suǒzhǎng'
所求不遂' 所求不遂 suǒqiúbùsuì f.e. be disappointed in getting what one wishes'
探骊得珠' 探骊得珠[-驪--] tànlídézhū id. ①to the point (of essays) ②grasp the key point(s) of essays'
谈言微中' 谈言微中[談---] tányánwēizhòng f.e. ①speak tactfully but to the point ②make one's point through hints ③be able to satirize aptly'
特派' 特派 tèpài {E} attr. specially appointed'
特任' 特任 tèrèn n. special nomination/appointment'
剔' 剔 ²tī {E} v. ①clean with sth. pointed; pick ②pick/weed out/through ③strip flesh from bone ◆n. rising stroke (in calligraphy)'
天地良心' 天地良心 tiāndìliángxīn f.e. can say in all honesty; must point out in all fairness; speak the truth'
眺' 眺 ²tiào {E} b.f. look into the distance from a high vantage point 眺望 tiàowàng 临眺 líntiào'
提纲挈领' 提纲挈领[-綱-領] tígāngqièlǐng f.e. concentrate on the main points'
提纲振领' 提纲振领[-綱-領] tígāngzhènlǐng f.e. concentrate on the main points'
提示' 提示 tíshì* {D} v. ①point out; prompt ②hint; brief | Kāihuì qián, wǒ huì ∼ nǐ de. 开会前, 我会∼你的。 I will brief you before the meeting. ◆n. cue'
彤史' 彤史 ²tóngshǐ n. 〈trad.〉 Ming/Qing court-appointed women historians'
头绪' 头绪[頭緒] tóuxù {E} n. ①main threads/points | Zhèi jiàn shìr wǒmen méiyǒu ∼. 这件事儿我们没有∼。 We have no idea how to get started on this business. ②trail/clue of (a criminal/etc.) investigation ③ways/means ④sequence; systematical'
秃不剌茬' 秃不剌茬[禿---] tūbùlàchá f.e. 〈topo.〉 disappointed; let down; unfulfilled'
秃茬儿' 秃茬儿[禿-兒] tūchár n. 〈topo.〉 disappointed; let down; unfulfilled'
徒呼负负' 徒呼负负[--負負] túhūfùfù f.e. 〈wr.〉 express disappointment at one's lack of achievement'
颓然' 颓然[頹-] tuírán* v.p. 〈wr.〉 ①dejected; disappointed ②submissive; pliant'
突击点' 突击点[-擊點] tūjīdiǎn n. point of assault'
拓落' 拓落 tuòluò v.p. 〈wr.〉 ①be frustrated; be disappointed ②broad; extensive; vast ③mortified and alone ④spacious'
突破点' 突破点[--點] tūpòdiǎn n. 〈mil.〉 breakthrough point; point of penetration'
突破口' 突破口 tūpòkǒu n. ①breach; gap ②break-through point'
突破一点' 突破一点[---點] tūpò yīdiǎn v.o. make a breakthrough at some single point'
秃着茬' 秃着茬[禿著-] tūzhechá(r) f.e. 〈coll.〉 disappointed; unfulfilled'
惘' 惘 ⁴wǎng {E} b.f. disappointed; frustrated 惘然 ²wǎngrán 迷惘 míwǎng'
枉尺直寻' 枉尺直寻[---尋] wǎngchǐzhíxún id. ①gamble little but gain much ②compromise on minor points so as to gain the major issue'
网点' 网点[網點] wǎngdiǎn n. ①point in a network ②network of commercial establishments ③〈print.〉 microdot'
惘/罔然' 惘/罔然 ²wǎngrán {E} v.p. ①frustrated; disappointed ②at a loss; stupefied'
惘惘' 惘惘 ²wǎngwǎng r.f. disappointed; disconcerted'
微点' 微点[-點] wēidiǎn n. tiny aspect/point'
委令' 委令 wěilìng n. 〈trad.〉 certificate of appointment to a post M:³zhǐ 纸'
委派' 委派 wěipài {E} v. appoint; delegate'
委任' 委任 wěirèn {E} v. appoint ◆n. lowest of four major civil-service ranks'
委任官' 委任官 wěirènguān n. functionary appointed by his immediate superior'
委任书' 委任书[--書] wěirènshū n. certificate of appointment M:³zhǐ 纸'
委任证书' 委任证书[--證書] wěirèn zhèngshū n. certificate of appointment M:zhāng 张'
委任状' 委任状[--狀] wěirènzhuàng {E} n. certificate of appointment/deputation M:tiáo 条'
危险点' 危险点[-險點] wēixiǎndiǎn n. danger/dangerous point'
委用' 委用 wěiyòng* v. nominate; appoint'
位于' 位于[-於] ¹wèiyú* {C} v.p. be located/situated at/in | Shànghǎi ∼ Cháng Jiāng rùhạ̌ikǒu. 上海∼长江入海口。 Shanghai is located at the point where the Yangtze River enters the sea.'
尾子' 尾子 ²wěizi n. 〈topo.〉 ①odd sum/amount ②decimal point ③end of a story'
文法要点' 文法要点[---點] wénfǎ yàodiǎn n. 〈lg.〉 grammatical point'
闻过即改' 闻过即改[聞過--] wénguòjígǎi f.e. correct one's mistake as soon as it is pointed out'
闻过则喜' 闻过则喜[聞過則-] wénguòzéxǐ f.e. be glad to have one's errors pointed out'
问题' 问题[問題] wèntí* {A} n. ①question; problem; issue | ∼ bụ̀ zài zhèlǐ. ∼不在这里。 That's not the point. ②trouble; mishap | Chūle shénme ∼? 出了什么∼? What's the matter?'
窝心' 窝心[窩-] wōxīn {F} v.o. suffer a raw deal ◆s.v. ①〈coll.〉 disappointing ②〈topo.〉 gratifying'
怃' 怃[憮] ¹²wǔ b.f. ①tender affection ②disappointed 怃然 wǔrán'
五角星' 五角星 wụ̌jiǎoxīng* {E} n. five-pointed star M:¹kē 颗'
无聊赖' 无聊赖[無-賴] wúliáolài f.e. bored stiff ◆v.p. dejected; dispirited; disappointed'
怃然' 怃然[憮-] wǔrán v.p. regretful; disappointed'
无谓' 无谓[無謂] ²wúwèi {E} attr. pointless; senseless ◆v. don't presume'
狭隘' 狭隘[狹-] xiá'ài {D} s.v. ①narrow ②narrow and limited; parochial; narrow-minded | Nǐ de kànfǎ hěn ∼. 你的看法很∼。 Your viewpoint is too narrow.'
下病上取' 下病上取 xiàbìngshàngqǔ f.e. 〈Ch. med.〉 treating diseases of the lower part of the body by needling points on the upper part of the body'
下病上治' 下病上治 xiàbìngshàngzhì f.e. 〈Ch. med.〉 treating diseases of the lower part of the body by needling points on the upper part of the body'
瞎吵' 瞎吵 xiāchǎo* v. ①argue pointlessly ②talk noisily'
下列' 下列 ¹xiàliè {C} attr. listed below; following | Nǐ hūlüèle ∼ jị̌ diǎn. 你忽略了∼几点。 You have neglected the following points.'
险地' 险地[險-] xiǎndì p.w. ①dangerous place/situation ②strategic vantage point M:²kuài/chù/ge 块/处/个'
相约' 相约[-約] ¹xiāngyuē* v. reach agreement; make an appointment'
显露' 显露[顯-] xiǎnlù {E} v. become visible; appear | Tā de liǎn shang ∼ chū shīwàng. 他的脸上∼出失望。 Disappointment showed on his face.'
显微' 显微[顯-] xiǎnwēi attr. micro- ◆v.o. show the minute points'
小辫儿' 小辫儿[-辮兒] xiǎobiànr {E} n. ①short braid; pigtail ②vulnerable point; handle M:²gēn/tiáo 根/条'
小辫子' 小辫子[-辮-] xiǎobiànzi {E} n. ①vulnerable point; soft spot; chink ②pigtail, short braid/queue M:²gēn/tiáo 根/条'
小数点' 小数点[-數點] xiǎoshùdiǎn(r) {D} n. decimal point'
瑕瑜' 瑕瑜 xiáyú n. 〈wr.〉 good/bad points'
西点' 西点[-點] Xīdiǎn {E} p.w. 〈loan〉 West Point (U.S.A) See also xīdiǎn'
解' 解 ¹⁰xiè v. 〈coll.〉 see the point; understand the significance of ◆b.f. 〈trad.〉 acrobatics 跑马卖解 pǎomǎmàixiè ◆n. Surname See also ¹jiě See also ⁴jiè'
解不开这个道理' 解不开这个道理[--開這個--] xièbukāi zhège dàoli v.p. can't see the point'
撷长补短' 撷长补短[擷長補-] xiéchángbǔduǎn f.e. learn from others' strong points to offset one's weaknesses'
泄气' 泄气[-氣] ¹xièqì* {D} v.o. ①lose heart | Bié ∼, ²zài ⁵shì yị̄ cì. 别∼, 再试一次。 Don't lose heart. Try again. ②let the air out ◆s.v. ①disappointing; frustrating ②weak; sissified'
心病' 心病 xīnbìng {E} n. ①worry; anxiety | Érzi de hūnshì shì tā de yị̄ ²kuài ∼. 儿子的婚事是他的一块∼。 His son's marriage prospects have been a constant worry to him. ②sore point; secret trouble ③mental disorder ④〈med.〉 heart disease'
信牒' 信牒 xìndié n. certificate of appointment/deputation'
星芒' 星芒 xīngmáng n. pointed rays of a star'
新贵' 新贵[-貴] xīnguì* n. ①parvenu; upstart ②a newly appointed high official M:ge/míng/²wèi 个/名/位'
心寒' 心寒 xīnhán {E} s.v. 〈topo.〉 bitterly disappointed | Nǐ de huà ràng wǒ ∼. 你的话让我∼。 I was bitterly disappointed at what you said.'
心寒齿冷' 心寒齿冷[--齒-] xīnhánchǐlěng f.e. be bitterly disappointed'
新任' 新任 xīnrèn {E} attr. newly appointed | Zhè ²wèi shì ∼ xiàozhǎng. 这位是∼校长。 This is the newly appointed school principal. ◆n. new appointment'
心酸' 心酸 ²xīnsuān {E} v.p. ①be grieved; feel sad ②be disappointed in | ²Tā wèi érzi gǎndào ∼. 她为儿子感到∼。 She's disappointed in her son.'
信息点' 信息点[--點] xìnxīdiǎn n. information point/booth/etc.'
心中纳闷' 心中纳闷[--納悶] xīnzhōngnàmèn f.e. be grieved and disappointed'
胸腹' 胸腹 xiōngfù* n. ①chest and belly ②vital points'
绣花' 绣花[繡-] xiùhuā(r)* {E} v.o. do embroidery ◆n. 〈art〉 decoration drawn in paste with a pointed instrument'
膝痒搔背' 膝痒搔背[-癢--] xīyǎngsāobèi id. ①address the lesser aspect/problem ②entirely miss the point ③irrelevant'
蹊要' 蹊要 ²xīyào n. 〈wr.〉 strategic point on a path'
析疑' 析疑 ¹xīyí v.o. 〈wr.〉 clear up doubtful points'
选曹' 选曹[選-] xuǎncáo* n. 〈trad.〉 officials in charge of appointments'
选官' 选官[選-] xuǎnguān* v.o. select officials ◆n. officials in the department of appointments'
选聘' 选聘[選-] xuǎnpìn v. select and engage/appoint'
选任' 选任[選-] xuǎnrèn* v. select (a suitable person) for a post; choose and appoint'
选贤举能' 选贤举能[選賢舉-] xuǎnxiánjǔnéng f.e. select the worthy and promote the capable; appoint good and able men to office'
选贤任能' 选贤任能[選賢--] xuǎnxiánrènnéng f.e. appoint good and able men to office'
选贤与能' 选贤与能[選賢與-] xuǎnxiányǔnéng v.p. appoint good and able people to office; elect the wise and able'
需次' 需次 xūcì v.p. wait for an official appointment'
虚点' 虚点[虛點] xūdiǎn n. imaginary point'
续貂' 续貂[續-] xùdiāo id. 〈wr.〉 ①add sth. bad to sth. good ②appoint incompetent persons to important posts ③incompetently continue another's unfinished job'
穴' 穴 ²xué {D} n. ①cave; den; hole ②grave ③〈Ch. med.〉 acupuncture point; acupoint'
穴道' 穴道 ²xuédào {F} n. acupuncture point; acupoint'
学分' 学分[學-] xuéfēn* {E} n. course credit | Měi mén kè sān ge ∼. 每门课三个∼。 Every course is three credit points.'
穴位' 穴位 ²xuéwèi {E} n. 〈Ch. med.〉 acupuncture point; acupoint'
叙论' 叙论[敘論] ³xùlùn v. discuss point-by-point'
汛口' 汛口 xùnkǒu n. river checkpoint'
寻章摘句' 寻章摘句[尋---] xúnzhāngzhāijù f.e. ①write in clichés without originality ②labor over the wording in a pointless manner'
叙述观点' 叙述观点[敘-觀點] xùshù guāndiǎn n. 〈lg.〉 viewpoint'
叙用' 叙用[敘-] xùyòng v. appoint; employ (officials)'
须知' 须知[須-] xūzhī* {D} n. points for attention; notice ◆v. one should know that; it must be understood that'
压点' 压点[壓點] ¹yādiǎn n. 〈phys.〉 pressure point'
崖略' 崖略 yálüè n. 〈wr.〉 outline; essential points'
眼' 眼 ¹yǎn* {B} n. ①eye ②small hole; aperture ③salient/weighted point ④trap (in chess/etc.) ◆m. (for wells/caves/etc.) ◆v.m. look; glance | Wǒ yī̠ ∼ jiù bǎ tā rèn chūlai le. 我一∼就把他认出来了。 I recognized him at first glance.'
言必有中' 言必有中 yánbìyǒuzhòng f.e. always speaking to the point'
言不中肯' 言不中肯 yánbùzhòngkěn f.e. not speak to the point'
仰八叉' 仰八叉 yǎngbachā f.e. 〈topo.〉 fall flat on one's back | shuāi le gè ∼ 摔了个∼ fall flat on one's back with legs pointing up'
琰圭' 琰圭 yǎnguī n. jade tablet with a pointed top'
咽喉要地' 咽喉要地 yānhóu yàodì p.w. ①strategic point ②key junction/link'
眼目' 眼目 yǎnmù n. ①eyes ②spy ③supervisor; watchdog ④ability to appreciate ⑤essential points/parts'
奄奄待毙' 奄奄待毙[---斃] yǎnyǎndàibì f.e. on the point of dying'
要道' 要道 yàodào* {E} n. ①thoroughfare; important line | Zhè tiáo gōnglù shì qù Běijīng de jiāotōng ∼. 这条公路是去北京的交通∼。 This road is an important route to Beijing. ②essential points (of what is good/appropriate)'
要地' 要地 yàodì* p.w. important place; strategic point'
要点' 要点[-點] ¹yàodiǎn* {C} n. ①main points; essentials; gist ②key strong point'
要端' 要端 yàoduān n. main points; essentials'
要纲' 要纲[-綱] yàogāng n. key points; essentials'
要害' 要害 yàohài {E} n. ①vital part; crucial point ②strategic point'
要津' 要津 yàojīn p.w. ①〈wr.〉 key post/position ②key road ③key place ④〈Budd.〉 important turning point'
要口' 要口 yàokǒu n. important checkpoint'
要理' 要理 ²yàolǐ n. ①the principal reason ②principal points of a doctrine ③catechism'
要领' 要领[-領] yàolǐng* {D} n. main points; essentials; gist | Nǐ zhuāzhù wénzhāng de ∼ le ma? 你抓住文章的∼了吗? Have you grasped the main points of the article?'
药笼中物' 药笼中物[藥籠--] yàolóngzhōngwù id. talents kept in reserve for a future appointment; talent in reserve'
要项' 要项[-項] yàoxiàng n. key points/items'
要义' 要义[-義] yàoyì n. essentials; key points'
邀约' 邀约[-約] ¹yāoyuē v. invite; give an appointment'
遥指' 遥指[遙-] yáozhǐ v. 〈wr.〉 point in the distance'
压痛点' 压痛点[壓-點] yātòngdiǎn n. tender point'
叶尖' 叶尖[葉-] ²yèjiān n. tip/point of a leaf'
业务备忘录' 业务备忘录[業務備-錄] yèwù bèiwànglù n. appointment memorandum M:běn 本'
以' 以 ¹yǐ {B} cov. ①using; taking | ∼ héchéng xiàngjiāo dàitì tiānrán xiàngjiāo ∼合成橡胶代替天然橡胶 use synthetic rubber in place of natural rubber ②because of | ∼ shèngchǎn hóngchá zhùmíng ∼盛产红茶著名 famous for abundantly producing black tea ③in order to; so as to | ∼ yìng jíxū ∼应急需 in order to meet an urgent need ◆suf. (“empty” verb suffix) | jiā∼ 加∼ add | gěi∼ 给∼ give ◆cons. ① ∼ A wéi B take/regard A as B ② ∼ A lái shuō as far as A is concerned ◆b.f. from a point on 以下 yǐxià 以北 yǐběi'
一触即发' 一触即发[-觸-發] yị̄chùjífā {E} f.e. imminent crisis | Shìqing ²yǐ yánzhòng dào ∼ de dìbù le. 事情已严重到∼的地步了。 Things have worsened to the point of imminent crisis.'
一带而过' 一带而过[-帶-過] yị̄dài'érguò {E} f.e. ①glance off/from ②make a casual remark in passing | Zhè shì ge zhòngdiǎn, bùnéng ∼. 这是个重点, 不能∼。 This is an important point which cannot be dealt with in passing.'
异道' 异道[異-] ²yìdào n. ①different route/path ②different viewpoints'
一点' 一点[-點] ²yī̠diǎn {A} n. point | Wǒ míngbai zhè ∼. 我明白这∼。 I understand this point.'
疑点' 疑点[-點] yídiǎn {E} n. doubtful/suspicious point'
以点代面' 以点代面[-點--] ²yǐdiǎndàimiàn f.e. fan out from a point to an area'
易地而处' 易地而处[---處] ¹yìdì'érchǔ f.e. look at a matter from sb. else's viewpoint'
疑端' 疑端 yíduān n. doubtful point'
一分为二' 一分为二[--為-] yī̠fēnwéi'èr {E} f.e. ①One divides into two. be two-sided ②There are two sides to everything. | ²Fánshì dōu yào ∼. 凡事都要∼。 There are two sides to everything. ③see both sb.'s good points and shortcomings'
以工代干' 以工代干[---幹] yǐgōngdàigàn f.e. appoint a worker as an official'
一鼓而下' 一鼓而下 yīgǔ'érxià f.e. conquer (a city or strategic point) in an overpowering attack'
铱金笔' 铱金笔[銥-筆] yījīnbǐ n. iridium-point pen M:⁴zhī 支'
音点' 音点[-點] yīndiǎn n. 〈lg.〉 point of articulation'
硬笔' 硬笔[-筆] yìngbǐ n. stiff brush (in calligraphy); hard-pointed writing instrument (i.e., not a Chinese brush) M:⁴zhī 支'
应酬' 应酬[應-] yìngchou* {C} v. ①have social intercourse with ②treat with courtesy | Wǒ tài máng, nǐ qù ∼ yị̄xià. 我太忙, 你去∼一下。 I'm too busy. You go and entertain them. ◆n. 〈trad.〉 ①dinner party | Tā yọ̌u hěn duō ∼. 他有很多∼。 He has many social appointments to attend to. ②social appointments'
盈亏临界点' 盈亏临界点[-虧臨-點] yíng-kuī línjièdiǎn n. breakeven point'
膺任' 膺任 yīngrèn v. ①appoint ②be appointed to or given (an office, etc.)'
应时' 应时[應時] ¹yìngshí {E} attr. seasonable; seasonal; fashionable ◆adv. ①at once ②at the appointed time ◆v.o. adapt oneself to the times'
应约' 应约[應約] yìngyuē* v.o. do (sth.) by appointment'
盈则必亏' 盈则必亏[-則-虧] yíngzébìkuī f.e. ①When the highest point is reached, decline begins. ②waxing is necessarily followed by waning'
引火点' 引火点[--點] yǐnhuǒdiǎn n. the ignition point'
引用' 引用 ¹yǐnyòng* {D} v. ①quote; cite | Lùnwén zhōng ∼le hěn duō diǎngù. 论文中∼了很多典故。 Many classical allusions are cited in the thesis. ②recommend; appoint'
易如指掌' 易如指掌 yìrúzhǐzhǎng f.e. as easy as pointing at one's palm'
以痛为输' 以痛为输[--為輸] yǐtòngwéishū f.e. 〈Ch. med.〉 pain-point needling'
疑义' 疑义[-義] ¹yíyì {E} n. doubtful point/word/etc.'
已矣' 已矣 ²yǐyǐ v.p. expression indicating total disappointment/desperation'
以一持万' 以一持万[---萬] yǐyīchíwàn f.e. grasp the key point'
一针见血' 一针见血[-針見-] yī̠zhēnjiànxiě {E} id. hit the nail on the head | Fùqin ∼ de zhǐchūle wǒ de wèntí. 父亲∼地指出了我的问题。 My father hit the nail on the head when he pointed out my problem.'
永备火力点' 永备火力点[-備--點] yǒngbèi huǒlìdiǎn p.w. permanent firing point'
庸腐之见' 庸腐之见[---見] yōngfǔzhījiàn n. a simple and stale point of view M:zhǒng 种'
勇于' 勇于[-於] yǒngyú {D} v.p. have courage to | Tā ∼ tíchū bùtóng jiànjiě. 他∼提出不同见解。 He has the courage to put forward different viewpoints.'
由此及彼' 由此及彼 yóucǐjíbǐ {E} f.e. proceed from one point to another'
优点' 优点[優點] yōudiǎn* {B} n. merit; strong/good point; advantage'
有棱有角' 有棱有角 yǒuléngyǒujiǎo f.e. ①have edges and corners ②sharp; pointed (of criticism) ③aggressive and sharp-minded (of people)'
由是观之' 由是观之[--觀-] yóushìguānzhī f.e. looking at it from this point of view'
有诗为证' 有诗为证[-詩為證] yǒushīwéizhèng f.e. There is a poem to prove the point.'
有约会' 有约会[-約會] yǒu yuēhuì v.o. have a date/appointment'
有职无权' 有职无权[-職無權] yǒuzhíwúquán f.e. have a nominal appointment; have a position without power'
迂' 迂 ¹yū {E} s.v. abstruse; impractical ◆b.f. ①doctrinaire; pedantic 迂腐 yūfǔ ②circuitous; winding 迂回 yūhuí ③beside the point; aberrant'
欲' 欲 ²yù {D} b.f. wish; desire; want 欲望 yùwàng ◆adv. about to; on the point of'
圆笔' 圆笔[圓筆] ²yuánbǐ n. ball (point) pen M:⁴zhī 支'
原/元始' 原/元始 ¹yuánshǐ* {C} s.v. ①original; firsthand ②primeval; primitive; proto- | Wǒ de xiạ̌ngfǎ hái hěn ∼. 我的想法还很∼。 My ideas are rather primitive at this point.'
圆珠' 圆珠[圓-] yuánzhū n. ball; ballpoint'
圆珠笔' 圆珠笔[圓-筆] yuánzhūbǐ {B} n. 〈PRC〉 ballpoint pen M:⁴zhī 支'
圆珠笔心' 圆珠笔心[圓-筆-] yuánzhūbǐxīn {E} n. refill for a ballpoint pen'
原子笔' 原子笔[--筆] yuánzǐbǐ n. ballpoint pen'
约' 约[約] ¹yuē {B} v. ①make an appointment | Wǒ ∼le yīshēng. 我∼了医生。 I've made an appointment with the doctor. ②ask; invite | Zánmen qù ∼ tā chūlai. 咱们去∼他出来。 Let's go and ask him out. ③reduce a fraction ◆b.f. ①restrict; restrain 约束 ¹yuēshù ②economical; frugal 节约 ¹jiéyuē ③simple; brief 简约 ¹jiǎnyuē ④pact; agreement; contract 合约 ¹héyuē ⑤indistinct 隐约 yǐnyuē ◆adv. about; around; approximately See also ⁵yāo'
约不到' 约不到[約--] yuēbudào r.v. can't get an appointment with sb.'
约成' 约成[約-] yuēchéng* r.v. set a date; make an appointment'
约定地点' 约定地点[約--點] yuēdìng dìdiǎn p.w. appointed place'
约定时间' 约定时间[約-時間] yuēdìng shíjiān n. appointed time'
约好' 约好[約-] yuēhǎo {E} r.v. have an appointment'
约会' 约会[約會] yuēhuì(r) {B} n./v.o. appointment; engagement; date'
约集' 约集[約-] yuējí v. assemble by appointment'
约期' 约期[約-] yuēqī v.p. fix/appoint time/date ◆n. ①appointment; engagement; appointed time ②term/duration of an agreement'
约期不误' 约期不误[約--誤] yuēqībùwù f.e. never to fail to keep an appointment'
约请会见' 约请会见[約請會見] yuēqǐng huìjiàn v.o. make an appointment to meet'
云门' 云门[雲門] yúnmén n. ①〈trad.〉 one of six ancient dances ②mansion of a wealthy family ③temple ④a branch of Chan Buddhism ⑤〈Ch. med.〉 an acupuncture point'
语言学观点' 语言学观点[語-學觀點] yǔyánxué guāndiǎn n. linguistic point of view'
预约' 预约[預約] yùyuē* {D} v. ①make an appointment | Kànbìng yào ∼. 看病要∼。 One must make an appointment to see the doctor. ②subscribe in advance'
预约挂号' 预约挂号[預約掛號] yùyuē guàhào v.p. have an appointment with a doctor'
在官言官' 在官言官 zàiguānyánguān f.e. speak of one side of a matter only; speak from the strictly official point of view'
摘' 摘 ¹zhāi* {B} v. ①pick; pluck ②make extracts ③point out (mistakes) ④borrow money'
张口欲言' 张口欲言[張---] zhāngkǒuyùyán f.e. be on the point of speaking'
展其所长' 展其所长[---長] zhǎnqísuǒcháng f.e. give full play to one's strong point'
着' 着[著] zháo {B} v. ①touch; come in contact with ②feel; be affected by (cold/etc.) ③catch fire ④〈topo.〉 fall asleep ⑤burn | Huǒ ∼ le. 火∼了。 The fire has started to burn. ◆cmp. (indicating) ①(hitting the mark) | Nǐ shuō∼ le. 你说∼了。 You've made the important point. ②(accomplishment in r.v.) | Nǐ cāi∼ le. 你猜∼了。 You've guessed exactly right. | ²Tā shuì∼ le. 她睡∼了。 She's fallen asleep. | ²Tā shuìbu∼. 她睡不∼。 She can't fall asleep. See also ²zhāo See also ³zhāo See also zhe See also ¹¹zhù See also ¹zhuó'
着边' 着边[著邊] zháobiān(r)* {E} v.o. be to the point; be relevant'
着火点' 着火点[著-點] zháohuǒdiǎn n. ignition/kindling point'
着眼点' 着眼点[著-點] zháoyǎndiǎn n. focal point See also zhuóyạ̌ndiǎn'
着重' 着重[著-] zháozhòng {E} v. ①emphasize; attach importance to | Wǒ yào ∼ jiǎng liạ̌ng diǎn. 我要∼讲两点。 I'm going to focus on two points. ②have a big responsibility ③become severe (of sickness/etc.) ◆n. emphasis'
这点' 这点[這點] zhè diǎn pr. this point'
真除' 真除 zhēnchú v. ①be confirmed ②be appointed officially as'
针锋' 针锋[針鋒] zhēnfēng* n. point of a needle'
征辟' 征辟[徵-] zhēngbì v.o. 〈wr.〉 appoint a commoner to public office See also zhēngpì'
整点' 整点[-點] zhẹ̌ngdiǎn {E} n. 〈math.〉 integral point'
征辟' 征辟[徵-] zhēngpì v.o. appoint See also zhēngbì'
征召' 征召[徵-] ²zhēngzhào {E} v. ①draft; conscript ②〈wr.〉 appoint to official position'
正中央' 正中央 zhèngzhōngyāng p.w. center; midpoint'
针尖' 针尖[針-] zhēnjiān(r)* {E} n. point of a needle; pinpoint'
针灸铜人' 针灸铜人[針-銅-] zhēnjiǔ tóngrén n. a bronze figure marked with acupuncture points'
针刻' 针刻[針-] zhēnkè* n. drypoint; needle etching'
针芒' 针芒[針-] zhēnmáng* n. point of a needle'
针砂' 针砂[針-] zhēnshā n. 〈Ch. med.〉 iron dust from the grinding of a needle point, used as medicine'
哲学观点' 哲学观点[-學觀點] zhéxué guāndiǎn n. philosophical viewpoint'
这一点' 这一点[這-點] zhè yīdiǎn n. this point'
指' 指 ²zhǐ {A} b.f. ①finger 手指 ¹shọ̌uzhǐ 指头 zhǐtou(r) ②toe 脚趾头 jiạ̌ozhǐtou ◆m. finger's breadth; digit | liạ̌ng ∼ kuān de zhǐtiáo 两∼宽的纸条 a strip of paper two fingers wide ◆v. ①point at/to/out | ∼ chūlai ∼出来 point out ②refer to ③rely/depend/count on | ∼zhe wọ̌ yǎngjiā. ∼着我养家。 I'm the support of the family.'
止步' 止步 zhǐbù {E} v.o. halt; stop; go no farther | Yóurén ∼. 游人∼。 No tourists beyond this point.'
支撑点' 支撑点[-撐點] zhīchēngdiǎn* {E} n. strong point; center of resistance/support'
支承点' 支承点[--點] zhīchéngdiǎn n. 〈archi.〉 bearing point'
指出' 指出 zhǐchū* {B} r.v. ①point out (that) | ∼ tā de quēdiǎn ∼他的缺点 lay one's finger on his weak spot ②〈lg.〉 specify'
直打直' 直打直 zhídǎzhí adv. 〈coll.〉 straightforward; blunt; pointblank'
支点' 支点[-點] zhīdiǎn {E} n. 〈phy.〉 fulcrum; point of support'
指点' 指点[-點] zhị̌diǎn* {C} v./n. ①give directions/pointers/etc. ②direct; guide | Wǒmen xūyào nǐ de ∼. 我们需要你的∼。 We need your guidance. ③gossip about sb.'s faults'
指定' 指定 ²zhǐdìng {D} v. ①appoint; assign | ∼ ²tā dāng jīnglǐ ∼她当经理 appoint her as manager ②indicate clearly and with certainty ◆n. 〈lg.〉 specification'
指定人' 指定人 zhǐdìngrén n. 〈law〉 appointor; assigner M:²wèi 位'
指东道西' 指东道西[-東--] zhǐdōngdàoxī id. ①say one thing and mean another; insinuate ②make bossy remarks ③make pointless comments; be irrelevant'
制高点' 制高点[--點] zhìgāodiǎn {E} p.w. 〈mil.〉 commanding point/height'
指给' 指给[-給] zhǐgěi* v.p. point to/at/out (for sb.)'
滞航' 滞航[滯-] zhìháng v. lie to; be stationary pointed windward (of a ship)'
指画' 指画[-畫] zhǐhuà v. point at/to; gesture with the finger See also zhị̌shǒuhuàjiǎo ◆n. finger painting M:zhāng 张'
至极' 至极[-極] ¹zhìjí adv. to the utmost point; extremely'
指明' 指明 ¹zhǐmíng {D} v. demonstrate; point out'
致命处' 致命处[--處] zhìmìngchù p.w. ①vital spot/point (on the human body) ②key points in a plan, etc.'
致命伤' 致命伤[--傷] zhìmìngshāng n. ①mortal wound ②vulnerability; weak point'
指南车' 指南车[--車] zhǐnánchē n. 〈trad.〉 south-pointing carriage; compass M:³liàng 辆'
指派' 指派 zhǐpài* {E} v. 〈coll.〉 appoint; name; designate | Wǒ bèi ∼ qù jiētì tā de gōngzuò. 我被∼去接替他的工作。 I was appointed to take over his job.'
指破' 指破 zhǐpò* r.v. point out (a scheme/etc.); disclose'
指破迷津' 指破迷津 zhǐpò míjīn v.o. point out where one has gone astray from the right path'
直入公堂' 直入公堂 zhírùgōngtáng f.e. right to the point; straightforward'
直射距离' 直射距离[---離] zhíshè jùlí n. point-blank range'
指示' 指示 ²zhǐshì {B} v. ①indicate; point out ②instruct ◆n. ①directive; instructions ②〈lg.〉 indication; indicator; demonstrative; direction; presentation; suggesting; deixis'
指秃说瞎' 指秃说瞎[-禿說-] zhǐtūshuōxiā f.e. ①talk circuitously ②point at one, but abuse another'
指向' 指向 zhǐxiàng* {E} attr. directional ◆v. point to; direct to; be directed toward'
直线距离' 直线距离[-線-離] zhíxiàn jùlí n. straight-line distance (between two points)'
执行委员' 执行委员[執--員] zhíxíng wěiyuán n. ①administrative officers ②persons appointed by a ruling party or an assembly to carry out their decisions ③members of an executive committee M:²wèi 位'
指/旨要' 指/旨要 ²zhǐyào n. 〈wr.〉 essential point/idea; gist'
指引' 指引 zhị̌yǐn* {C} v. point the way; guide; show | zài A de ∼ xià 在 A 的∼下 under the guidance of A ◆n. 〈lg.〉 index'
指掌' 指掌 ¹zhǐzhǎng v.o. point at one's palm ◆n. fingers and palms'
指针' 指针[-針] zhǐzhēn* {D} n. ①indicator; pointer; needle ②guiding principle; guide ③〈Ch. med.〉 acupressure'
指指点点' 指指点点[--點點] zhị̌zhǐdiạ̌ndiǎn {E} r.f. ①gesticulate ②point; point out; indicate'
重臂' 重臂 zhòngbì n. 〈phy.〉 distance between the fulcrum of scales and the point from which weights are hung; short arm'
终点' 终点[終點] ¹zhōngdiǎn {D} n. ①terminal point; destination | Dào ∼ le. 到∼了。 We've reached the bus terminal. ②〈sport〉 finish line ③〈lg.〉 goal'
中点' 中点[-點] ³zhōngdiǎn {E} n. ①〈math.〉 middle point; midpoint ②Chinese dessert'
重点' 重点[-點] ¹zhòngdiǎn* {B} n. focal point; stress; emphasis; keynote; key point | Bạ̌ lǎoshī jiǎngkè de ∼ jì xiàlai. 把老师讲课的∼记下来。 Take down the key points of what the teacher says.'
重点突出' 重点突出[-點--] zhòngdiǎn tūchū v.p. give prominence to the key points'
终点线' 终点线[終點線] zhōngdiǎnxiàn {E} n. terminus; finishing line; endpoint M:tiáo 条'
中断点' 中断点[-斷點] zhōngduàndiǎn n. point where sth. discontinues/breaks'
重寄' 重寄 ²zhòngjì n. appointment having heavy responsibility'
中肯' 中肯 zhòngkěn {E} s.v. ①pertinent; to the point; apropos | Guānzhòng duì wǒmen tíchūle ∼ de pīpíng. 观众对我们提出了∼的批评。 The criticism aimed at us by the audience was right to the point. ②〈phy.〉 critical'
重要关键' 重要关键[--關鍵] zhòngyào guānjiàn n. key (to a problem); crucial point'
重要关头' 重要关头[--關頭] zhòngyào guāntóu n. critical moment/point'
转捩点' 转捩点[轉-點] zhuǎnlièdiǎn n. turning point'
专任' 专任[專-] zhuānrèn v. be appointed to take full charge of ◆attr. full-time; regular'
转移点' 转移点[轉-點] zhuǎnyídiǎn n. transition point'
转折点' 转折点[轉-點] zhuǎnzhédiǎn {E} n. turning point'
抓住要害' 抓住要害 zhuāzhù yàohài v.o. grasp a vital point'
主点' 主点[-點] zhǔdiǎn n. main points'
驻点' 驻点[駐點] ²zhùdiǎn n. 〈phy.〉 arrest point ◆v.p. stay to investigate'
锥工' 锥工[錐-] zhuīgōng n. awl-work (incising with a pointed instrument)'
着眼处' 着眼处[著-處] zhuóyǎnchù p.w. focal point'
着眼点' 着眼点[著-點] zhuóyạ̌ndiǎn {E} n. ①focus of attention | Wǒmen de ∼ yīng fàng zài kuòdà shìchǎng shàngmian. 我们的∼应放在扩大市场上面。 The focus of our attention should be on the expansion of our market share. ②focal point See also zháoyǎndiǎn'
着重点' 着重点[著-點] zhuózhòngdiǎn n. focal point'
竹签' 竹签[-簽] ¹zhúqiān(r)* n. pointed slip of bamboo M:²gēn 根'
主心骨' 主心骨 zhǔxīngǔ(r) {E} n. ①backbone; mainstay; pillar ②one's own definite view or judgment ③rallying point; guiding spirit'
字号' 字号[-號] zìhao {E} n. ①name of a shop ②〈print./comp.〉 font/point size ③〈topo.〉 reputation; fame ④mark made with letters/characters'
自任' 自任 ²zìrèn v. appoint oneself to the key post; take personal command'
字字中肯' 字字中肯 zìzìzhòngkěn f.e. Every word is to the point.'
走集' 走集 zǒují n. ①point of convergence ②key passage'
走题' 走题[-題] zǒutí(r) v.o. stray from the subject; miss the point | Tā de zuòwén ∼ le. 他的作文∼了。 His essay is off the subject.'
钻石唱针' 钻石唱针[鑽--針] zuànshí chàngzhēn n. diamond-point needle'
最低点' 最低点[--點] zuìdīdiǎn {E} p.w. lowest point'
最高点' 最高点[--點] zuìgāodiǎn {E} p.w. highest point; all-time high'
作用点' 作用点[--點] zuòyòngdiǎn n. 〈phy.〉 point of application'