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“starting point” in Chinese

Chinese

Also出发点 (chū fā diǎn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinqǐ diǎn

Example

比赛从起点开始。bǐ sài cóng qí diǎn kāi shǐ

The race begins at the starting point.

Illustration for 起点 (starting point)

How to say “starting point” in Chinese

“Starting point” in Chinese is 起点 (qǐ diǎn).

A first reference point from which a journey, activity, or process develops.

Full entry for 起点: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 起点

我们从起点重新开始。wǒ men cóng qí diǎn chóng xīn kāi shǐ

We start over from the starting point.

Tips for using 起点

  • In explanations and reports, this word can identify the beginning of an argument or project, not just the place where a race begins.

Other Chinese words for “starting point”

出发点就在地铁站旁边。chū fā diǎn jiù zài dì tiě zhàn páng biān

The starting point is right beside the subway station.

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