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点
On'yomi
テン
TEN
Kun'yomi
つ.ける・つ.く・た.てる・さ.す・とぼ.す・とも.す・ぼち
tsukeru / tsuku / tateru / sasu / tobosu / tomosu / bochi
spot · point · mark · speck · decimal point
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#165
Radical火fire(4)
Old Form點
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
点=
占灬
占 + fire
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of black and divine. Black divination.
Symbolism
Point, score, location. Represents point.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
画竜点睛
がりょうてんせい
finishing touches; last vital touch; finishing touches
点滴穿石
てんてきせんせき
constant dripping wears away the stone; little strokes fell great oaks; limited strength, when persistently applied, can accomplish great feats; constant dripping wears away the stone
一点一画
いってんいっかく
the dots of i's and the crosses of t's; (not neglecting) the slightest details; the dots of i's and the crosses of t's