Chinese word

知识点

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhī shí diǎn

Meaning

  • nounlearning point

Example

老师刚才讲了一个新的知识点。lǎo shī gāng cái jiǎng le yí gè xīn de zhī shí diǎn

The teacher just explained a new learning point.

Illustration for 知识点 (learning point)

More examples

考试前要重点复习知识点。kǎo shì qián yào zhòng diǎn fù xí zhī shí diǎn

Before the exam, focus on reviewing the learning points.

Core concept

A single piece of knowledge that can be isolated, checked, and used within a larger subject.

Common phrases

  • 掌握知识点zhǎng wò zhī shí diǎn

    master a learning point

  • 讲解知识点jiáng jiě zhī shí diǎn

    explain a learning point

  • 复习知识点fù xí zhī shí diǎn

    review a learning point

Similar words

要点yào diǎn: The main point that needs to be understood and remembered in a lesson or explanation.
内容nèi róng: The subject matter and information included in a lesson, text, or discussion.

Definition in Chinese

指在学习过程中可以单独理解、表述或应用的具体知识点，便于分阶段掌握与检验。zhǐ zài xué xí guò chéng zhōng ké yǐ dān dú lí jiě biǎo shù huò yìng yòng de jù tǐ zhī shí diǎn biàn yú fēn jiē duàn zhǎng wò yǔ jiǎn yàn

Word origin

知识点 (zhīshídiǎn, "learning point") is formed from 知 (zhī, "know") + 识 (shí, "recognize") and 点 (diǎn, "point"), marking a particular piece of knowledge as a separate point for study.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use "topic" for a broad subject, but this word can refer to one fact, rule, or skill inside that subject.

Other meanings

  • key pointnoun
  • main pointnoun

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